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Privacy Meets Togetherness: Renovating for Multi-Generational Harmony
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.

Kate Hamblet
Aug 312 min read


Better Building Choices: My Go-To Mechanical Systems for a Healthy, Sustainable Home
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.

Kate Hamblet
Jul 303 min read


Smart Build: How Energy Star Made Our Dream Home Safer, Smarter, and More Comfortable
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

Kate Hamblet
Jun 293 min read


The Farm in Poway: A Wellness-Centered Community Inspiring Residential Development Across the US
Developers are recognizing that people are no longer willing to settle for homes that compromise their well-being.

Sabrina Aguilar
Mar 302 min read


The Next Big Shift in Real Estate? Homes Designed for Your Well-Being
Unlike other real estate trends driven by consumer demand, wellness real estate is being pioneered by developers who see the future.
Sheila Alston
Feb 275 min read


Light It Up: Beating the Winter Blues with Better Lighting
As the days grow shorter and winter settles in, many of us find ourselves feeling sluggish, irritable, or downright gloomy.

Sabrina Aguilar
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Creating a Spa-Like Bathroom: Moisture Mitigation for a Healthier Home
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

Andrew Pace
Nov 29, 20244 min read


Cozy Corners: How Designated Areas for Daily Routines Enhance Calm and Ease
creating “routine spaces” can transform how we experience everyday moments. Here’s why dedicated spaces for daily routines are worth it.

Kate Hamblet
Nov 28, 20244 min read


The Joy of Building Simply: Achieving Your Sustainable, Healthy Home
In the quest to build a dream home, it’s easy to get swept away by endless options, complex designs, and the allure of "more is better." But

Kate Hamblet
Oct 31, 20243 min read


AGRIHOOD: Experience Wellness & Farm-to-Table Living in San Diego’s Newest Agrihood
Fox Point Farms, located in Encinitas, recently opened its doors as one of Southern California’s most exciting agrihood developments. This i

Sabrina Aguilar
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Seasons of Comfort: How to Design a Yard for Year-Round Enjoyment
Here are some tips to create an outdoor setup that invites you to embrace the fall season while preparing for the colder months ahead.

Kate Hamblet
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Haunted Real Estate: Famous Haunted Houses and Their Real Stories
Famous Haunted Houses and Their Real Stories

Lucy Chatman
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Spooktober Fun: Family-Friendly Activities to Get Excited for Halloween
Family-Friendly Activities to Get Excited for Halloween
Sheila Alston
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Investing in Wellness Real Estate: A $438 Billion Industry Set to Double by 2028
Wellness real estate, a $438 billion industry set to double by 2028

Lucy Chatman
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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