The Slab Overhang Issue How did this happen? Is slab overhang a common happening? How do you avoid a mess like this? Well, the Surveyor, contracted out by the builders, came out twice (over a six month period) to measure up, placing painted sticks and ties about the property for both house designs. We can't work out what happened exactly. Except maybe... ...the kangaroos … [Read more...] about How Proclima, and Laros Fixed Our Slab/Frame Overhang
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McMansions for People with MCS and CIRS
Why is this house taking so long? [Update: our house is finished. More coming soon] It's taking us a an extended amount of time, more than 12 months now, to build our Allergy-free House. A good friend who built their own safe house, and has now recovered, told us, "Take your time. It's better to get everything right, rather than make a mistake causing your house to be … [Read more...] about McMansions for People with MCS and CIRS
Tiny House #1
Two Tiny House Videos After making it to the half way point of a moderately sized house, tiny houses are beginning to look good right about now. All that space for fruit trees and vegetable gardens, not to mention our non urban councils' out bush of Australia having laws that enable people to keep more animals.... Bring on the ducks! Dirt Patch Heaven ... back to tiny … [Read more...] about Tiny House #1
New Research Paper by Nicole Bijlsma ~ Environmental Chemical Assessment in Clinical Practice: Unveiling the Elephant in the Room
Building Biologist and author of Healthy Home Healthy Family, Nicole Bijlsma has published the following paper titled, 'Environmental Chemical Assessment in Clinical Practice: Unveiling the Elephant in the Room', it discusses ways in which the link between human health and environmental exposure can be managed. It's an exciting way forward for people … [Read more...] about New Research Paper by Nicole Bijlsma ~ Environmental Chemical Assessment in Clinical Practice: Unveiling the Elephant in the Room
Ecological Panels, and Building Biology
An Allergy-Free, Eco-Friendly Kitchen In our last post in the series 'Part II: An Allergy-Free, Eco-Friendly Kitchen: 'What Are Your Countertops Hiding' by The Labyrinth's lovely Guest Blogger Jennifer, aka The Allergista, who posted about avoiding skin contact allergens and chemical-irritants when choosing your benchtop coating! Thank you, … [Read more...] about Ecological Panels, and Building Biology