Healthy Home Consultations

A healthy home consultation is a critical step in ensuring that living spaces support physical wellbeing, mental health, and environmental sustainability. As Building Biologists, we aim to optimise indoor environments by addressing potential health risks and promoting sustainable choices in construction and maintenance.

Key Benefits of a Healthy Home Consultation

  1. Reducing Indoor Pollutants: Indoor air can contain significantly higher levels of pollutants than outdoor air. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), emitted by paints, furnishings, and cleaning products, can cause respiratory issues, headaches, and long-term health risks. A healthy home consultation identifies and mitigates these hazards by recommending low-VOC products and effective ventilation systems.

  2. Improving Indoor Air Quality: Indoor air quality directly impacts health and productivity. Through consultations, Building Biologists assess ventilation, humidity control, and potential sources of contaminants like mould or chemical emissions. Solutions are tailored to create fresher, cleaner air, reducing allergens and improving overall wellbeing.

  3. Minimising Environmental Impact: A sustainable home not only benefits its occupants but also the planet. Through Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs) of building materials, we help homeowners select products with minimal environmental footprints. This includes materials that are responsibly sourced, energy-efficient, and designed for longevity.

  4. Enhancing Sleep and Comfort: Elements such as electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, lighting quality, and noise pollution significantly affect sleep and relaxation. A healthy home consultation evaluates these factors and provides actionable advice to create serene, restorative living spaces.

  5. Future-Proofing Homes: A healthy home consultation considers the long-term impact of environmental and health choices. From energy-efficient systems to sustainable materials, Building Biologists recommend strategies that align with proposed future regulations and climate resilience.

Why It Matters

Modern lifestyles often involve prolonged indoor exposure, making the home environment a cornerstone of health. A consultation empowers homeowners to make informed decisions about materials, design, and maintenance practices, fostering a space that is not only functional but also supportive of long-term health and sustainability.

A healthy home is more than a shelter — it’s an investment in health, happiness, and the future of the planet. By prioritising a healthy home consultation, families can create safe, nurturing spaces that enrich their quality of life.

Wave Building Biology may perform consultations on-site or via videoconference, depending on client needs. Consultations are billed at $110 / hour.