Use these seven pillars to examine your home, notice what needs attention and choose a first change.
Ventilation, combustion, particles, humidity and the materials that release compounds into a room.
Find where fresh air enters and where cooking and bathroom air leave.
Daylight, views and adjustable shade bring the outside into daily life. Good light also means managing glare and heat.
Spend the first part of the day near the brightest naturally lit part of your home.
Storage, visibility, preparation space, cleaning and the daily steps of making a meal.
Clear one preparation zone and make the foods you want to eat easiest to see.
Look beyond appearance to emissions, finishes, cleaning and repair. “Non-toxic” is an aim to reduce harmful exposure, not a guarantee that a material carries no risk.
Before choosing a finish, ask for its full technical sheet. A “natural” label is not enough.
The timing and intensity of light help the body read the day. Think brighter days, gentler evenings and a bedroom that can become dark.
Create an evening lighting setting using fewer, lower and dimmer lamps.
Noise, privacy, temperature, darkness and the mental load carried by a space.
Choose a place to pause, identify one interruption and try a small, reversible change.
A lasting home limits wasted water and energy, suits its climate and is easy to maintain, repair and move around in.
Choose one item to maintain or repair, and one everyday source of wasted water or energy to address.
Know the source of your drinking water, how your building stores it and where quality information is available. Address leaks and unnecessary use before assuming a new treatment product is the answer. Local water conditions determine appropriate action.
Fire safety, moisture control, secure storage, accessible circulation and safe routes at night matter throughout the framework. Follow local safety guidance and use qualified professionals for building hazards.
Understand dampness and moistureAnswer seven questions about your home and choose what to look at next. You will not receive a wellness score, product recommendation or pass or fail result.
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