Health at Home

My Buildingbiology Blog

This blog is about my practice, and my reflections on the wider topic of living spaces.

Other channels are the Facebook group Healthy House Australia, and the Facebook and Instagram pages of Buildingbiology Australia.

I hope you find something that interests and inspires you!

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… a word about gadgets

Gadgets are things that promise a simple solution to a complex problem, - or to a problem they suggested, in the first place. Do they work? How do they work? Do they work for you?

Here are some thoughts to help in your considerations and to save you a lot of money.

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Insulation

Even Buildingbiologists can argue about the best insulation. They all insulate well, but which is the healthiest for people? Which is the most sustainable for the environment?

Read a summary of insulation types with the PROs and CONs.

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Breathing Paint

Plastic film or breathing membrane?

Paint that is vapour permeable creates a healthy indoor climate and prevents mould growth, as well as the accumulation of toxins. Read on, to find out more about one of the fundamental tenets of healthy buildings.