Latest Healthy House Information

Code for Sustainable Homes on July 1st, 2008
A healthy house must exist within its environment.

A Pattern Language - Towns Buildings Construction on June 29th, 2008
Rather grandly, this book claims to be a working document for ‘a new traditional post-industrial architecture’.

Passive Solar Heating on March 24th, 2008
Through effective passive solar design we can harness the power of the sun in heating our healthy house whilst protecting inhabitants from excess heat.

Ecohouse - 3rd Edition on March 5th, 2008
Sue Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas ~ 2007, Architectural Press.

Clay Based Paint ~ A Healthy Alternative on March 4th, 2008
A healthy alternative to traditional paints are clayed based paints.

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On Limit Mould Growth by Cindy Shepherd on May 6th, 2008
Hello, We are attempting to build a new wood frame horse barn.

On Passive Solar Heating by Chuck on April 2nd, 2008
Good resource.

On Visitor Feedback by Martin on August 28th, 2007
great idea, really nice site, shame about the blessed Google Ads!!!!!!!!!.

Clay Based Paint ~ A Healthy Alternative

A healthy alternative to traditional paints are clayed based paints. Made from a mix of ingredients but based around clay and water, these products offer health benefits such as:

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# [they] minimises condensation and deters fungal growth such as mildew
# [they are] water-borne, VOC free, low odour
# [they are] highly breathable, making for a more comfortable living environment and minimising the impact of damp
# [they offer a] beneficial impact on health for many allergy and asthma sufferers 
<small>from earthbornpaints.co.uk</small>
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It gives a lovely tactile finish, that has the warmth and the comfortable feel of an unglazed pot and provides an ultra matt, flat finish. As it’s <em>water-borne</em> it washes easily off the brush or roller and a further major benefit is that there is no strong odour during or after application of the paint, just a gentle wiff of clay.

Whilst a little more expensive than a standard emulsions, it compares favourably with premium brands.

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