Episode 10: Mass Timber, Biophilic Design, and the Future of Sustainable Homes

Managing Environmental Hazards at Home

We continue our discussion with this month's guest, environmental safety scientist and Founder of In a Green Minute Gwen Lynn about the potential environmental hazards in our homes. What environmental issues should homeowners be aware of? What are the common indoor environmental hazards at home and what can we do to control them so we can optimize our indoor environments? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Link between Environmental Health and Human Health

It has been recognized for some time that protecting the environment is also essential to protecting human health. The environment is an important source of pollution, noise, and hazardous chemicals for humans. Preventing disease and improving health can be accomplished by improving the environment in key areas such as air, water, and noise. In recent decades, legislation and research have focused on identifying and regulating environmental toxins. Environmental exposures, such as toxic chemicals, air pollution, and biological agents, are widely perceived as the main issue in environmental health. Maintaining a healthy environment goes beyond controlling these hazards. In this episode we will discuss what are the main aspects of environmental health what is the relationship to human health and what are the main environmental health challenges issues. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 10: Mass Timber, Biophilic Design, and the Future of Sustainable Homes

After discussing the beginning and the basic principles of building biology, we now look ahead to the future trends in building design and construction. Healthy Building expert Andrew Pace continues his insightful discussion with host Matthias Gelber where they cover new building techniques and materials - from the opportunities and risks of using mass timber, hybrid construction, and more. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 9: How Building Materials Affect Indoor Air Quality and Our Health

Several studies show that people are affected by indoor air pollution caused by building materials - through inhalation, digestion, and the skin. The indoor air polluters differ due to physical conditions indoors, the design of the buildings, environmental features that exist in the building and also the behavior of the people living there. Research also supports the thesis that healthy circumstances cannot be maintained in buildings that are newly developed or improved; furthermore, it is reported that 30% of the buildings caused “Sick Building Syndrome” and an estimated 50% of building structures in the United States have indoor environmental drawbacks. Let’s discuss how this focus towards non-toxic building materials started - what were the concerns that propelled it and what were the challenges that proponents like our guest here have faced. What are the effects of building materials on the air we breathe? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8: How to Create a Toxin-Free Home

Let's continue our discussion on living a toxin-free life with this month's special guest, Household Health and Toxins Specialist Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes. Listen as she shares about what things in our home can be sources of harmful toxins and how we can transition to a healthier home environment. Where do we start? How does someone who is a total beginner get on the path to living a healthier, toxin-free life? Matthias also reveals the results of his indoor air quality testing experience. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.