Besides avoiding things that can cause ill health, the best designs can also deeply nurture and enhance our lives and play a large role in creating a sense of well-being.
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If you have the opportunity to build a healthy home from the ground up here are our top 10 design features not commonly found in newly constructed homes that, if incorporated, will create a home that is far more conducive to health than the standard real estate offerings now available. We advise you to challenge these mainstream norms if health is your goal. These can also serve as a checklist when looking to purchase an existing home.
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Everybody deserves to have a healthy home that is free from harmful chemicals, is resilient against mold infestation and that is wired and equipped to minimize electromagnetic field exposures. Unfortunately, current conventional building practices fall short in addressing harmful chemicals and often fail to prevent mold. As designers and builders become more aware, the gap between conventional and healthy construction is narrowing.
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You Asked . . . Our topic this month is window coverings! It’s easy to get wrapped up in big choices when building your home and materials that seem less important get tacked on as an afterthought. Window coverings may seem like a small thing but they can have a big impact on a room, aesthetically, functionally, and from a health standpoint. This month we discuss some of ways window coverings can impact the healthy environment in a home and how to make healthier choices. We reached out to Marlys Wiegand of Adrette Window Coverings and shared her insight.
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Much has been written about the energy efficiency of appliances. Since appliances account for as much as 30% of household energy usage, choosing wisely can greatly reduce energy consumption. But did you know that appliances can have an impact on the interior air quality of a home, electromagnetic safety, and your health? Here we have focused on health issues related to appliances selection.
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