Creating a healthy, high-performance home goes beyond big systems. From natural cross-ventilation and biophilic elements to smart lighting and family drop zones, small design details can boost comfort, air quality, and daily well-being—making your home truly livable.

Here’s to 2026—a year of living better by design, beginning within our own walls. With intention, comfort, and wellness woven into every room, we create spaces that support how we want to feel and live in the year ahead.

Winter brings comfort food cravings and cozy nights—but your pantry can do more than store snacks. With a little planning, it can boost immunity, simplify cooking, and keep your kitchen calm and organized. From smart zones and wellness staples to freezer-ready meals and monthly check-ins, a well-stocked pantry helps you stay nourished, prepared, and stress-free all season long.

As the weather cools and we spend more time indoors, hidden issues like stale air, moisture, and cold spots can quietly impact your health and comfort. Go beyond the usual maintenance checklist with smart, overlooked tips that help your home breathe better, feel cozier, and run more efficiently all winter long. A few simple November checks can make your space healthier—and your season more enjoyable.

Designing a home for multigenerational living means balancing connection and privacy. From creating private suites to improving sound control and air quality, smart renovations make shared living comfortable, healthy, and harmonious for everyone under one roof.

As an architect focused on healthy and sustainable homes, one of the most important choices I help homeowners make is selecting mechanical systems that support both wellness and long-term efficiency. My go-to systems are all-electric—not just to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but because electric technologies today are cleaner, safer, and increasingly cost-effective. They also make it easier to take advantage of renewable energy sources like solar.

You may have seen the blue Energy Star label on appliances, but what many homeowners don’t realize is that the Energy Star program also applies to entire homes. Backed by the U.S. government, it sets clear standards for energy-efficient construction and includes third-party inspections to make sure your home is built, and performs, as promised. Certified Energy Star homes are built to be more airtight, better insulated, and equipped with efficient heating, cooling, and venti

Whether you’re building a new home or breathing life into an older one, the vision is often the same: a place that supports your daily life, promotes health, reduces your environmental impact, and doesn’t break the bank. There’s a better way. It’s slower. More intentional. And it works for both renovations and new builds. Here’s how to start your sustainable and healthy home journey—without the stress.

Developers are recognizing that people are no longer willing to settle for homes that compromise their well-being.

These systems continuously bring in fresh air while exhausting stale air, creating a comfortable and healthy home environment.

A well-planned home should fit your needs now while having the flexibility to adapt as your life changes—without unnecessary square footage.

Unlike other real estate trends driven by consumer demand, wellness real estate is being pioneered by developers who see the future.

If building your dream healthy home with an unlimited budget is in the cards for your 2025, congratulations!

You love your pets, but sometimes keeping up with their needs feels like another full-time gig. That’s where smart home tech can make a real

Home renovations can significantly boost resale value while transforming living spaces to better suit residents’ needs. While homeowners oft

As the days grow shorter and winter settles in, many of us find ourselves feeling sluggish, irritable, or downright gloomy.

As we step into 2025, it’s clear that traditional approaches to health and wellness are no longer cutting it

When I’m involved as a consultant to help build or remodel a home, I spend a lot of time discussing moisture. Everyone knows that the reduct

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, many of us feel a shift in energy, mood, and motivation.

The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and often, an overwhelming amount of decorations.