Headaches, fatigue, and allergies that won’t go away? Your home could be the cause. Learn the signs of sick building syndrome and what you can do about it. If you’ve been feeling unwell at home with persistent headaches, low energy, worsening allergies, brain fog or that vague sense of “not quite right” and no one […]
Learn how to create a healthy home for your family, what to look for, what to avoid and practical steps to reduce toxins indoors. As parents, we often think carefully about the food our children eat, the products we use on their skin and the routines that support their sleep, development and wellbeing. But one […]
When you’re renovating or building a healthy home, it’s natural to assume the materials being used are safe. In reality, many standard building products release chemicals into your home for months, sometimes years after installation. This process, known as off-gassing, is one of the biggest contributors to poor indoor air quality. In modern homes, which […]
‘Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of our deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles’. David Suzuki An important factor of a healthy building is the quality of the air we breathe. As a Building Biologist our aim is to create homes that will support […]
Home is where the heart is, our place to retreat from our busy world. We initially designed these to protect us from the elements and keep us warm and dry but since the 1950’s our building practices have changed significantly. There are many elements in a building that can affect our quality of life, our […]