"eco-friendly" does not mean "human-friendly"Although initially the term “green” referred to a holistic approach to building that included both environmental health AND the health of the human occupants, it changed with time. Over the last 25 years, the human health component was lost and "green building" these days only refers to energy efficiency and global environmental concerns. And while those topics are certainly important, what good does it do to save the environment while we continue to poison the occupants?
Defining VOC (volatile organic compound) as “any carbon based molecules that are readily vaporized at room temperatures, that could react with nitrogen and UV to create low level smog”, EPA regulates chemicals based solely of their propensity to create smog while effects on human health are completely overlooked.
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building for healthWhile living in megalopolis our body is constantly affected by armada of environmental stressors: quality of food and water, toxic chemicals we consume via consumer goods, air pollution and the newest one - escalating electromagnetic pollution.
On top of that there is indoor pollution. Our Home - the very place that is supposed to be our safe haven - exposes us to thousands of harmful chemicals, heavy metals and overwhelming amount of EMF. Every single day. Off-gassing building materials, finishes & furniture; materials degrading as particulates into the dust; electromagnetic radiation; dirty electricity; poor quality of water and air; toxic chemicals contained in cleaning and other consumer products and on and on ... Our body has to work hard to fight these environmental stressors and eliminate toxins only to be exposed to exactly same challenges the next day. This never ending cycle endangers and harms our health. |
non-toxic homeWhile we are unable to escape most of the environmental challenges out there we CAN control environment of our homes and provide our bodies with well-deserved break.
***** After more than a decade in construction/ as "health freaks" ourselves we know for a fact that not only design, safety and efficiency of building matters but also how “healthy” it is. This is quite a new approach to construction but we are certain it is bound to become standard practice in the future once more customers gain awareness about risks of living in toxic home. Meanwhile this innovative approach & - as a result - superior quality of construction is already available to our customers. |
conventional construction is highly toxicRemember that exciting smell of newly built Home? Beware: this is the smell of a highly toxic environment.
Over 88,000 chemicals are used during construction process and many of them are known to be highly toxic for humans: acetone, ammonia, 1-1-1 trichloroethane, formaldehyde just to name a few. For example, formaldehyde - priority indoor pollutant and known carcinogen - is used in a large percentage of building materials and consumer goods such as pressed-wood products (particleboard, plywood), fiberboard, certain insulation materials, glues and adhesives. In 2007 the European Union banned formaldehyde because of its carcinogenic properties as a biocide and health issues it may cause. In 2011 the United States National Toxicology Program named formaldehyde a known human carcinogen, yet it is still legal and widely used. All building materials will off-gas during their life-span. Due to that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outside according to the US Environmental Protection Agency, while independent research suggests that number can be as high as 100 times. Which is often the case. |
the guise of "eco-friendly" and "green"Although initially the term “green” referred to a holistic approach to building that included both environmental health AND the health of the human occupants, it changed with time. Over the last 25 years, the human health component was lost and "green building" these days only refers to energy efficiency and global environmental concerns. And while those topics are certainly important, what good does it do to save the environment while we continue to poison the occupants?
Defining VOC (volatile organic compound) as “any carbon based molecules that are readily vaporized at room temperatures, that could react with nitrogen and UV to create low level smog”, EPA regulates chemicals based solely of their propensity to create smog while effects on human health are completely overlooked. |
the guise of "eco-friendly" and "green"Such regulations are used by manufactures to mislead consumers by marketing products as “eco-friendly”, “natural”, even “non-toxic”. Which is far from the truth (read more).
So let's keep in mind that "ECO-FRIENDLY" DOES NOT MEAN "HUMAN-FRIENDLY". Even if the builder made an effort to confer to the requirements of the “green building”, it does NOT mean that the construction is safe for human occupants. |
what is a "healthy" house?Healthy home is the one that protects the health of its inhabitants rather than challenging and harming it. It provides safe non-toxic environment where human body is able to rest and restore. This means:
- the quality of air and water is at its highest; - off-gassing is at the minimum or absent; - magnetic field, electric field and radio frequency EMFs are within (superior European) safety standards; To assure such quality the builder has to be diligent and examine the possibility of minimizing toxicity at each step of the construction. Our formula is: a lot of diligence + thorough research + smart planning + full commitment to non-toxic materials + no corner-cutting with budget + passion for creating non-toxic homes. We are passionate to find the most effective "healthy" home solutions, so that our customers do not have to choose between health & budget, health & functionality , even health & beauty. For our most health-conscious customers we offer additional “healthy”-home features: zero-EMF environment, detox spa, superior lighting system supporting circadian rhythms, non-toxic furnishing, air & water “revitalization” systems and more. |
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HEALTH EFFECTS FROM WiFi RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION
list of studies and corresponding findings A listing of over 100 studies showing adverse health effects of Wi-Fi radio frequency radiation has been put together by Kevin Mottus of the California Brain Tumor Association. |
ELECTROMAGNETIC HYPERSENSITIVITY, A MODERN ILLNESS, GAINS MOMENTUM
article by Alasdair and Jean Philips There has been an unprecedented increase in the number and diversity of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources. It has been estimated that up to 35% of the population shows indications of electro-stress. |
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"ELECTRICAL POLLUTION IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST HEALTH RISKS WE HAVE EVER SEEN"
noted Dr. William Rea, cardiovascular surgeon and founder of the Environmental Health Center in Dallas. "I think there are no safe levels and I think we are just beginning to realize that,' said Rea. The number of electrically sensitive patients seeking care at his clinic has exploded. read more |
THE DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN — AND MASSIVE RADIATION INCREASE — BEHIND THE 5G ROLLOUT
Billions of cell-phone users have been subjected to a careless public-health experiment without informed consent. As happened earlier with Big Tobacco and Big Oil, the wireless industry’s own scientists are privately warning about the risks of wireless products. read more |
MANUFACTURERS DO NOT MAKE IT EASY TO AVOID FORMALDEHYDE - PRIORITY INDOOR POLLUTANT
Although formaldehyde is known carcinogen, it is still legal and used in a large percentage of building materials and consumer goods. Manufacturers go to the great lengths to hide formaldehyde an ingredient in their products while often marketing formaldehyde- containing products as ‘non-toxic’. read more |
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EXPOSURE TO WIRELESS DEVICES CAUSES MASSIVE MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION DUE TO FREE RADICAL DAMAGE
which have been linked to cardiac arrhythmias, anxiety, depression, autism, Alzheimer’s, infertility and more. read more |
ZURICH APARTMENTS ARE PURPOSE BUILT FOR PEOPLE WITH CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY
No smoking, no perfume, no mobile phone use - the list of rules at the apartment building on Zurich's outskirts is long. read more |
OUR CELLPHONE ADDICTION IS TURNING WIRELESS TECH INTO AN INVISIBLE WEAPON THAT’S DESTROYING WILDLIFE
Electromagnetic radiation from Wi-Fi and cell towers poses a “credible risk” to birds, mammals, insects and plants. read more |
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