Posts in biological home design
Your Home and Vitamin D – Why You Are Probably NOT Getting Enough

In building biology, the focus is to create a space to help the body grow and function optimally—as Nature’s laws dictate, not just function. As a building biologist and mother, I have become increasingly impressed and fascinated by the role of vitamin D in creating optimal health. 

I decided to write this article to share how we can increase your Vitamin D levels despite many of us living indoor lifestyles, essentially having to be indoors much of the time. You will see how your home or work environment can be changed to naturally raise Vitamin D levels.

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Creating Beauty At Home With Building Biology

building biology is also an art as it aims for harmony between a space and its occupants. Beauty is intrinsic to our sense of wellness too. It encompasss values such as balance, harmony, and attention to the human need for these in their daily lives. When we moved to our new home in Malaysia and had to design from scratch, yet on a tight timeline and small budget, we chose purposeful pieces that would add interest, be biologically appropriate, and would continue the natural aesthetic that I enjoy. Although I still love a very bare minimalist aesthetic, it was time to finally add some beautiful touches to our space in a simple way.

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EMFs and Birth (And a Personal Story): A Calm EMF-Environment for a Safe, Healthy Pregnancy

A calm EMF environment lays the groundwork for health conception and pregnancy. All of our biological systems are electrical. Our hearts and brains are regulated by internal bioelectrical signals, for example. Any environmental exposure to artificial EMFs can interact with fundamental biological processes in the human body. Eliminating artificial EMFs is top priority before, during, and after pregnancy as the baby develops.

This is especially important as pregnancy and birth is also a mental game.

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Research: What makes smart and healthy buildings?

This paper examines key reasons as to why action should be taken include potential liability risks when technology is not implemented safely. International measures and guidelines for lower RFR exposure are highlighted. Practices are outlined and recommendations made to minimize the impact of RFR on public and environmental health in the design, construction and maintenance of safer, modern buildings.

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