Simple ways to support better air, water, and materials in your everyday living environment.
I recently read an article about heat waves that stayed with me. Not because of what happens outside, but because of what happens inside. During some of the world’s deadliest heat waves, many of the victims died inside their own homes—not because they weren’t sheltered, but because the buildings themselves became dangerously hot overnight. That…
Before I tell you about 3 Days of Design, I have to tell you about Copenhagen itself. This was my first visit to the Danish capital, and I was immediately struck by how differently people move through the city. There are bikes everywhere. Not just recreational bikes, but commuter bikes filling dedicated lanes and carrying…
Longevity has become one of the biggest conversations in wellness right now. Everywhere I look, people are talking about cold plunges, supplements, glucose monitors, red light therapy, sleep tracking, and optimizing every possible health metric. Some of it is fascinating. Some of it feels overwhelming. But I keep coming back to the same thought: What…
Ask most people what luxury means, and the answer often involves price tags, prestige, or excess. According to Merriam-Webster, luxury is defined as: “a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort,” or“something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary.” But the longer I’ve worked in the home design world—and the more homes…
When people imagine their retirement dream home, the picture looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a cozy cottage near the water. For others, it’s a modern condo in a walkable city or a home near children and grandchildren. There’s no single version of the dream—it’s deeply personal. But one thing is universal: moving toward…
Healthy Pets Start with a Healthy Home When people talk about sustainable or healthy homes, they usually think about the benefits for us—cleaner air, better lighting, lower energy use. But the truth is, our pets feel those same benefits every day, often more than we realize. Living in a healthy home isn’t just about our…
When we were searching for our home in the Arizona desert, we didn’t just want it to look beautiful — we wanted it to perform beautifully, too. Comfort, health, and sustainability were at the top of our list. Now that we’ve lived in our all-electric, energy-efficient home for over a full year, the results are…
If you’ve shopped for a new home recently, you’ve probably seen the words healthy, sustainable, and environmentally friendly plastered all over builder websites and brochures. These are powerful claims, and who wouldn’t want a home that’s better for your family and the planet? The problem is, many national builders throw around these buzzwords without doing…
When we moved into our two-story townhome, we were told by our realtor that many prospective buyers chose not to purchase these homes because of the stairs. The thought of climbing stairs multiple times a day was apparently a deterrent for some. Having lived with stairs in most of our previous homes, we didn’t see…
Biophilic design is all about connecting our living spaces to nature, enhancing our well-being by bringing elements of the natural world into our homes. The core principles of biophilic design include incorporating natural light, air, plants, water, textures, and materials that remind us of the outdoors. It’s about creating a sense of harmony between our…