Healthy vs. Unhealthy Homes

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• Author: Audree Grubesic
• Date: Jul 27, 2023
• Read time: 1 min read

Summary

On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Mark Wille, Joe Konopacki, and Shaun St-Amour share stories of unhealthy homes and explain why a healthy home matters.

Key points

• A healthy home supports the well-being of occupants.
• It provides a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Proper ventilation and air filtration reduce indoor air pollution.
• Lower indoor pollution can help minimize respiratory issues.
• Eco-friendly and non-toxic materials improve indoor air quality.
• Non-toxic materials reduce harmful chemical exposure.
• Healthy homes can support sustainable practices.
• Sustainable practices contribute to a greener future for generations to come.

Noted example

The authors mention that they all enjoy visiting their grandparents' home, but they do not like the smell of the basements.

Links mentioned

• https://www.insightpsinc.com/
• https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/passive-house/passive-house-benefits
• https://www.phius.org/passive-building/what-passive-building/passive-building-principles
• https://passivehousenetwork.org/what-is-passive-house/