Healthy Building Science taking care of our community
Thursday, 12 March 2020
With growing concern about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we at HBS (Healthy Building Science) want our clients and community to know we are taking precautionary measures to ensure their safety, health, and well-being as a top priority. In addition to our standard Health and Safety Program at HBS, our staff has been instructed to
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Design as Therapy – A New Approach
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
Design as Therapy In the world of building we have control over what comes into contact with our senses. What we see, hear, smell & feel can all be addressed during the design of a building. For the most part these sensory cues are perceived subconsciously and exist in the background. But there are instances
- Published in Green Building Consulting
Lighting and Circadian Rhythm Affect Health and Productivity
Thursday, 19 May 2016
IEQ – Lighting and Circadian Rhythm Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is affected by many different factors. How light affects our health is in its nascent stages of being explored. Nevertheless, there exists enough evidence to know that artificial lighting can be a boon to one’s daily activities or can be detrimental to one’s health. Lighting and circadian
- Published in Green Building Consulting
Selecting Energy Efficient Windows for your New Home
Friday, 28 March 2014
For folks building a new home, the job of selecting the Energy Efficient windows can be daunting. Based on the nature of the contract, the architect may or may not be involved in the window selection. Their contract may end with assisting the home owner with obtaining the permit. In such cases the homeowners may rely
- Published in Green Building Consulting
Watch a Funny Video About Healthy Building Science!
Monday, 10 March 2014
We decided to lighten the mood at Healthy Building Science by creating a funny building science video about what we do. What started off as a standard informational video soon turned into something very different. We hope you enjoy the results of this building science video. In October 2013, we assembled a team consisting of
- Published in Green Building Consulting