The COSIE Homes Device is an advanced IoT sensor system deployed in social housing to pre-emptively identify environmental risks linked to damp, mould, fuel poverty, and excess cold/heat. It combines real-time environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity) with machine-learning algorithms to predict hazards before they escalate, aligning with UK regulatory frameworks like Awaab’s Law and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
Key Features
- Zero-Effort Installation
- Activated by pulling a tab; no technical expertise required.
- Placement flexibility: installed near thermostats or in known problem areas (e.g., bathrooms, basements).
- Actionable Insights
- Filters out irrelevant data, focusing only on actionable risks.
- Generates alerts via email/SMS to pre-defined teams or integrated housing management platforms (e.g., Orchard, Yardi).
- Regulatory Compliance
- Aligns with HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) standards for damp and mould.
- Supports compliance with Awaab’s Law and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
- Privacy-First Design
- No cameras, microphones, or personal data collection.
- Monitors environmental conditions only.
- Cost Efficiency
- Reduces manual inspections and reactive maintenance costs by 30–50% (estimated).
Capabilities for Landlords
- Risk Mitigation
- Early detection of damp/mould prevents structural damage and health risks (e.g., respiratory illnesses).
- Identifies fuel poverty risks through temperature anomalies.
- Workflow Integration
- Automates reporting to housing management systems, reducing administrative workload.
- Generates bespoke resident emails with maintenance tips (e.g., ventilation advice for bathrooms).
- Post-Remediation Verification
- Monitors effectiveness of repairs or insulation upgrades, ensuring long-term resolution.
“These sensors were warmly welcomed to nip problems in the bud before they happened, but also to give us a bigger understanding of what is going on inside properties. The sensors enabled us to identify properties with critical cold and potential for mould, allowing us to offer support before issues arose. It’s a wonderful bit of kit!”
– David Hill, Accommodation Manager, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames