Healthy Construction

Living Architecture - Healthy Environmental Design & Consultation

AIR - Clean, fresh air is achieved through natural ventilation.

LIFE - Rooms filled with plants increase vitality and create clean air.

EARTH - We use natural materials and ecological design to create durable buildings that exist as part of nature and a part of our lives.

WATER - Water integrated into spaces balances humidity and induces tranquility.

LIGHT - Siting a building for natural sunlight allows for ample daylighting, the conversion of light energy, and an environment that nourishes those who live and work there.

NON TOXIC- We eliminate products and indoor pollutants that threaten your health and well being.

LIVING BUILDINGS Living building works with natural processes and the laws of nature to keep the interior environment comfortable, healthy, and vital. You get all the benefits while conserving energy and resources. Consider Living Architecture for your home improvement needs

Design
*Conventional Construction*	*Living Architecture*
Applied Style Or Abstract Concept	Timeless Design, Feng Shui, Shtapata Ved, And Bau-biologie
No Relationship To Sun, Site, Climate	Integrated With Site, Sun, Climate
Limited Day-lighting	Abundant Natural Day-lighting
No Change Of Planning Concepts In 25 Years	Planning Concepts Reflect Modern And Adaptable Family
Separated From Nature And Environments	In Harmony With Natural Materials And Systems
No Connection With Homeowner Life-styles	Nurtures Home And Family Life
Material And Building Systems Choices Based On Limited Knowledge	Material And Building Systems Selected Through Holistic Research And Evaluation
Short Life-span Subject To Replacement And High Operating Costs	Long Life, Durable, Materials And Systems With Low Operating Costs
Construction
*Conventional Construction*	*Living Architecture*
FOUNDATION Crawl space or basement fosters mold, mildew, and pest problems.	FOUNDATION Slab on grade connects to earth, grounding, thermal mass and mold free.
WALLS Light frame stud walls, poor insulation, not fire/mold/pest/sound resistant; hollow sounding and moisture problems.	WALLS European Breathing Walls with thermal mass, super insulation, fire/mold/pest/sound resistant.
INSULATION Standard fiberglass has limited thermal performance and is being investigated as a possible carcinogen.	INSULATION Pumice, mineral wool, & cellulose. superior performance and optimal comfort.
HEATING Forced air heating & cooling distributes molds, pollen, dust, & germs; uncomfortable, and expensive to operate.	HEATING Radiant heated floors - the healthiest, most comfortable, and economic heating method.
ELECTRICAL No regard for dangerous electromagnetic fields.	ELECTRICAL Carefully considered placement and grounding to minimize heath threatening electromagnetic fields.
Materials And Finishes
*Conventional Construction*	*Living Architecture*
FLOORS Carpets and pads propagate dust & off-gas toxic chemicals.	FLOORS Hard surface floors-wood, cork, tile, marbleized concrete.
CABINETS Boxes off-gas formaldehyde provoking sinus problems, allergies and headaches.	CABINETS Natural wood doors with nontoxic, formaldehyde free boxes.
PAINTS Petrochemical latex paints off-gas V.O.C.’s and other poisons.	PAINTS Integral color plaster, natural plant based and low V.O.C. finishes.
FINISHES Surfaces are sealed with toxic plastic (polyurethane) and heavy stain, obscuring the natural feel and beauty of the wood.	FINISHES Plant based oils & bees wax enhance wood’s natural feel and beauty.
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