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 Paradigm Room 27/9/23 The Paradigm Room 27/9/23

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.

The Paradigm Room 31/7/23 The Paradigm Room 31/7/23

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.

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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.

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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?