Creating a paradigm shift in interior design
Pushing the boundaries of what’s done, to what’s best.
If you care about your health, here’s what you must consider when it comes to your Toowoomba Region or eDesign interior design project.
The Importance of High-Performance Homes for Your Health, and the Future
The average construction standard of Australian buildings is mediocre, at best, in comparison to much of Europe. We spend a fortune on the “Australian Dream” of owning a house. And then we spend a fortune simply to heat and cool it to the Australian climate. AND, in addition, we commonly spend a fortune on healthcare, for illnesses arising from our buildings. In this blog, we’ll dive into the common standard of Australian housing, how this affects YOU, why it is critical to design and build better, and how we can do better.
Mould and Water Damage - Are You At Risk?
It’s not just “black mould” to be concerned about. When it comes to water damage, water leaks and mould, there is so much more than meets the eye. And it could be damaging your health without you even knowing.
This blog dives into the impact that water damage can have on your health, what you can do about it and my own personal story.
The Increasing Toxicity of New Buildings
The interiors of recent renovations and new homes exhibit far greater concentrations of VOCs and other toxins, than more established homes. The majority of building materials and finishes do not have adequate evidence of their safety, when it comes to health. This blog delves into the toxicity of new construction, and how we can design them better health - for ourselves and the environment.
How ‘Eco’ Materials Containing Recycled Content May Be Harming Your Health
‘Sustainable’ materials can positively impact the environment, in continuing a circular economy and reducing waste. However, many of these sustainable materials contain recycled plastics that have been linked to health implications. This blog post delves into the advantages and disadvantages of recycling, and how that may influence ill health in interior design.
Planning a New Kitchen Renovation? Let’s Chat All Things ‘Kitchen Design’
At The Paradigm Room, we do things a bit differently. Our processes and practices are designed with the future at the forefront – both in terms of the health of your family, as well as the environment. We focus on sustainability, low tox healthier design, and energy efficiency. In this blog, we’ll share our typical Kitchen Design process, and how we avoid costly mistakes for your health, and your family’s.
The Hidden Dangers in Building Materials and Our Home
‘Green buildings’ have had a positive impact on the environment by reducing energy consumption, in comparison to traditional buildings. Yet there remains a disconnect in ‘holistic sustainability’ and the health of the building’s occupants, as a result of common, modern building materials comprising of harmful substances.
The Danger of Water Damage & Mould
It is not just “black mould” that we should be concerned about. Water damage can create a much broader toxic concoction of pollutants and organisms that can be detrimental to our health.
The Misperception of Green Buildings: A Needed Shift for Our Own Health
In recent years, the construction industry has adapted to ‘green building’ to reduce the environmental impact by minimising energy consumption. But does it also address the health and wellness of the building’s occupants? Are we risking our own health?
Going Beyond Form & Function
The story behind The Paradigm Room and why health must also be a factor in interior architecture and design.
Your health is paramount
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