Healthy Buildings

Healthy homes are all about creating an environment where you and your family can thrive.

Healthy buildings are designed to support the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people who live there. 

They focus on prioritising indoor environmental quality, comfort, safe materials and access to nature, while also minimising impact on the environment.

Sustainability of both people and environment

Healthy Buildings are about having clean, dry air to breathe, a home that can be kept at a comfortable temperature, and solutions to keep things tidy to avoid dust and germs. 

Good airflow, making sure there are no leaks or mould, and other features that support physical activity and resilience are also important.

Healthy Buildings are also about safety. Considered design should ensure you can prevent falls, store harmful chemicals out of the way and keep your home free from bugs and pests. 

Choosing low-VOC paints and natural fibre furnishings can also contribute to a healthier indoor environment.

Designing a Healthy Building

When I’m designing a healthy building project, I consider a range of factors including - 

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
This includes things like ensuring excellent air quality, optimising thermal comfort through stable temperature and humidity, maximising access to natural light, implementing a strong artificial lighting plan to support your productivity, and creating spaces that are acoustically comfortable and reduce disruptive noise.

Choosing Healthier Materials
This isn’t just about environmental sustainability. While I work with you to use sustainable materials for the benefit of mother earth, we’ll also prioritise the use of non-toxic materials to reduce potential health risks for your family.

Access to Nature or Biophilic Design
One of the first things I look at when I’m designing a home is how we can consider the natural environment to our advantage. Healthy buildings incorporate plants and views of nature to bring to outside in and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

Design your Healthy Home with Bliss Architecture

For me, sustainability is about living in harmony with the earth and building a home that’s sustainable for your lifestyle. 

Think harmonic homes that are cost, energy and environmentally sustainable both practically and emotionally - the very thing that healthy buildings aim to achieve.

If you’re ready to start planning your new home build or renovation, I’d love to chat about how I can help. Reach out to me for an obligation-free phone call here.