Tag: health
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The Hidden Costs of Poor Indoor Air Quality & What Architects Can Do
Why Healthy Homes Start with Good Design—Not Just Air Purifiers When people think about healthy homes, they often focus on finishes, appliances, or the latest smart gadget. What’s far less visible—but far more impactful—is indoor air quality (IAQ). In hot, humid climates like South Florida, poor IAQ quietly drives health issues, building deterioration, and long-term…
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Making Your Residence an Earth-Friendly and Intelligent Sanctuary
Turning your home into an eco-friendly, smart sanctuary offers benefits that impact not only your personal well-being but also contribute to community and environmental health. This guide from Miami Green Homes serves as a comprehensive roadmap, outlining key steps for integrating both green and intelligent features into your living space. By following these strategies, you can enjoy…
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Thousands Offer to Host Tiny Homes With Homeless Residents in Their Own Seattle Backyards
At 125-square feet, Block Project homes are designed to house homeless people in the backyards of perspective volunteers. — Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/non-profits-build-tiny-homes-for-homeless-in-volunteers-own-backyards/
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Solar-Powered Desalination Device Will Turn Sea Water Into Fresh Water For 400,000 People
A shipping-container hosting the world’s first zero-emissions, solar powered desalination technology is bringing clean water to rural Kenya. — Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solar-powered-desalination-plant-to-bring-clean-water-to-rural-coastal-kenya/
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Design after COVID 19. How the virus may affect architectural design for the home – Part II: work, friends, and family
There is no doubt that the “after” will bring with it some changes and lasting adjustments. After looking at how the home needs to adapt for our personal use, what changes may be needed for work from home and visiting friends and family? In the home – Part II: The first part of this question…
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Design after COVID 19. How the virus may affect architectural design for the home, Part I
There is no doubt that the “after” will bring with it some changes and lasting adjustments. After looking at how the office and office culture are likely affected, what do changes to the home may look like? In the home – Part I: “Shelter in place” and “remote work from home” are certainly familiar terms…
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