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Renovation Secrets

Explaining the complex world of home renovations. In each episode we dive into different elements of design, project preparation, project management sprinkled with a few helpful tips and product suggestions that help improve your renovation experience and add value to your home and everyday life.We talk about the world of residential design, industry trends and the stuff that sets apart the good and the not so good (okay they're just bad, we said it!).

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The Cost of Progress

Every advancement has a cost. The Industrial Revolution meant more people could afford basic things, but with factories came pollution and water use that took its toll on surrounding communities. Today we face another advancement with the associated costs, and it probably isn't what you're expecting!

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What if we've normalized crappy environments?

Have we become so accustomed to living in homes that don't support our well-being that they have become "normal"? It's time to look through a different lens and really ask, "Is this home or workplace support my health and well-being?" Join us in this episode as we start asking better questions about the places we spend 90% of our time in.

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Is Your Home Silently the Cause of Your Stress?

We live in a stressful time. With everything going on "out there" we have a lot to process on a daily basis. But we may be able to reduce some of those stressors by asking different questions.

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Why Accessibility is Not about aging

This episode covers the 5th Element of the WELLbuilt system and why accessible design should become "standard".

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RS Episode 10-Why are we still painting everything grey?

Colour and design are more than just paint colour and pillows. As humans, we respond to our environment on a deeper level than most people realize.

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WELLbuilt on Acoustics

Why acoustics matter and what the science tells us. How sound can influence stress levels, sleep quality, concentration and more.

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WELLbuilt on Indoor Air Quality - Episode 8

The second element in the WELLbuilt system is Indoor Air Quality. Why does the air we breathe matter? Did you know that when particles (i.e. viruses, contaminants, chemicals etc) are small enough (PM2.5) they can penetrate our organs and cross the blood-brain barrier all by breathing them in!

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WELLbuilt on Lighting

Residential lighting is the first element in the WELLbuilt system for a reason, because it is the most misunderstood.

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We're Back - A New Chapter

After almost 5 years we are back! Our absence was not because we stopped caring about homes or that we ran out of things to say (like that could ever happen!) We have been working on something new, something huge that will redefine the residential construction industry. Welcome back! We are so grateful for your support! And if you want more information, check out our website:…

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Catching up

After a crazy busy fall I finally got episode 5 recorded. Huge apologies for the delay. In this episode, we talk about CEDIA, the first-ever LivABLE Environment Conference, new NKBA certification, taking online classes, and the power of sleep!! And we finally found our music! You can hear more of the artist Brad Hill https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hdkvBtRdOW4SPsnxCXOjK?si=5-YBPB9HTViF0tUzfaMuMA…

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