Building with health in mind

We understand that your home’s construction affects your families health and wellbeing. While we don’t design buildings or systems, we’re well-versed in building biology principles and apply healthy building practices throughout our construction process.

What is Building Biology?

Building biology is a holistic approach to construction that considers how building materials,

indoor air quality, moisture management, and environmental factors affect human health. It’s about creating homes that support wellbeing, not just provide shelter.

Our awareness & approach

Indoor Air Quality

We're conscious of how building materials affect the air you breathe:

  • Reducing VOCs: We're familiar with low-VOC paints, finishes, and adhesives, and can guide material selections that reduce chemical off-gassing

  • Material choices: We understand which engineered wood products, insulation, and finishes have lower toxicity

  • Mechanical ventilation: We work with your designer's ventilation specifications and ensure proper installation for healthy air exchange, and will often recommend extra ventilation if planned ventilation seems lacking

Moisture Management & Mould Prevention

Tasmania's damp climate makes moisture management critical. We apply building biology principles through:

  • Breathable membranes: We understand the importance of using a high quality vapor-permeable membrane that allow moisture to escape while preventing water entry, we have been using highest quality products from Proclima for over 10 years

  • Proper detailing: We implement correct flashing, weatherproofing, and drainage to prevent moisture problems

  • Quality installation: We ensure membranes, barriers, and ventilation systems are installed correctly to prevent condensation and mould growth

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Awareness

As part of our holistic approach, we're aware of EMF considerations in construction:

  • We can work with clients who want low-EMF design incorporated

  • We understand proper placement of electrical infrastructure, switchboards, and smart meters

  • We can share what we know with you, the electrician and the designer to help reduce your exposure to EMF’s RF’s and dirty electricity

How we can help

We don’t design buildings or systems, but we can help you make healthier choices within them. Our role is to guide you through the principles of building biology, explaining how materials, systems and design decisions affect indoor health. We can talk you through options, support conversations with your designer or architect, and suggest practical alternatives that align with your values.

Working with your design team

We regularly collaborate with architects, designers and engineers to ensure building biology principles are properly applied on site. Whether we’re implementing specifications, managing materials or overseeing installation, our focus is always on maintaining the integrity of the design while creating a healthy indoor environment.

Responsive to your values

If your goal is to create a home that supports wellbeing, we start by listening. We take the time to understand your health priorities and guide you through choices that minimise chemical exposure, manage moisture and promote clean indoor air—all while working within your project’s specifications.

Why it matters

Healthy buildings support healthy lives. Cleaner air, fewer toxins and a mould-free environment mean better long-term wellbeing for you and your family. They’re also more durable, helping prevent costly remediation and increasing value as awareness of healthy design grows. And in Tasmania’s cool, damp climate, good moisture management is essential to prevent the issues so often seen in standard construction.