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The Impact of Indoor Air Quality on Asthma and Allergies
WLLW explores how poor indoor air quality exacerbates asthma and allergies, providing strategies to improve air purity at home.
In the modern home, it's surprising how many toxins can exist, brought in from outdoors or swirling in the ether from household activities, furnishings and appliances, or condensation and mold, with nowhere to go but to build-up and pollute the air you breathe. As such, ensuring that a house has a healthy airflow and is as toxin-free as possible is paramount. Proper ventilation is key, with a mix of mechanical ventilation systems with high quality particle filters and natural ventilation both playing important roles dependent on the environmental factors inside and outside the home. Air purifiers, air cleaners and certain plants can also help.
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WLLW explores how poor indoor air quality exacerbates asthma and allergies, providing strategies to improve air purity at home.
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Discover the impact of indoor air quality on psychological health and learn about the steps you can take to improve the air you breathe at home.
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WLLW looks at the best air purifiers on the market, to improve your indoor air quality at home.
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Drawing on Harvard professor and healthy buildings expert Joseph G. Allen's research, it's crucial to understand how environmental pollution impacts the air quality inside our homes, emphasizing the need to reassess and improve the air we breathe indoors.
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We explore off-gassing, its health implications and strategies for maintaining safe indoor air quality.
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We delve into the topic of off-gassing, offering tips for reducing it in your home, leading to better indoor air quality.
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Being surrounded by greenery does wonders for our physical and mental health – certain species can even purify the air in our homes. Here are eight of the most effective.
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WLLW explores how to craft a home office that elevates both your work and wellbeing through intentional design choices.
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Discover WLLW’s strategies for designing a living room that supports health, wellbeing and relaxation.
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WLLW investigates the health risks associated with building materials and how to develop a healthier new build.
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Dive into the makeup of your bathroom, from the tiles underfoot to the vanity, understanding the hidden chemicals in common items and learning how to create a healthier, safer space.
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The renewal of seasons offers the perfect opportunity to deep clean our living spaces; to eliminate the dirt and debris we can see but, even more importantly, the invisible pollutants we can't.
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WLLW continues our kitchen series by focusing on functional design that can positively impact our overall health.
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WLLW looks at the design concepts expected to shape our living spaces in the year ahead.
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WLLW delves into the ways our homes influence and actively bolster our mental health and overall wellbeing.
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WLLW explores wool’s rich history, natural health benefits and its enduring role as a sustainable, versatile material in interior design and everyday living.
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Discover common homegoods that could be impacting your wellbeing and learn about healthy and sustainable alternatives.
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Discover the impact of optimizing your home's temperature, humidity and airflow on your overall health.
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Peel back the layers of your home's interior, from the paint on the walls to the upholstery on your sofa, discovering the hidden chemical world in everyday items and learning how to foster a healthier living environment.
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How to choose a rug crafted from natural materials that support the planet and your wellbeing.
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In the first of our new series, WLLW takes a comprehensive look at the health and environmental impacts of cork.
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WLLW explores how Greenguard Certification can allow you to make healthier choices for the products you bring into your home.
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For its 21st edition, London Design Festival showcased a vibrant tapestry of innovation, materials and craftsmanship across the city's diverse design districts.
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WLLW spoke with London-based architect Ben Ridley about how the Passivhaus design approach and low-energy innovations are shaping the next generation of healthy, sustainable homes.
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WLLW examines the solvents found in common household products, the risks they pose and the alternatives available.
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Discover WLLW's strategies to design a bedroom that supports restorative sleep and overall physical and mental wellbeing.
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Find out what's concealed in your bedroom by uncovering the hidden toxins in the finishes and furniture, and learn how to create a healthy space to rest and recharge.
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The book ‘Material Health: Design Frontiers’ from Parsons Healthy Materials Lab explores the critical topics of material health in the era of climate crisis.
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WLLW dives into designing the kitchen, crafting a space for health and connection.
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How to apply the principles of Wellness Design to the Healthy Home.
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Our editors' roundup of the best healthy and sustainable home products to gift in 2023.
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WLLW identifies the health risks associated with VOC exposure and provides actionable strategies for reducing them at home for a healthier living environment.
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In the final part of this series, we explore how to tackle mold when it is discovered and how to prevent it from making a comeback.
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Discover WLLW’s strategies for designing a child’s bedroom that supports their health, wellbeing and development.
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WLLW considers the health and environmental impacts of the leather we use in our homes.
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In our rapidly changing climate, WLLW explores effective strategies for mitigating high temperatures to stay safe in your home
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Founding director Paloma Gormley sits down with WLLW to discuss the potential of bio-based materials, and how we can make meaningful progress towards a post-carbon built environment.
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WLLW delves into how bisphenols and phthalates pose significant health and environmental risks and how implementing proactive measures is crucial for safeguarding wellbeing and ecological balance.
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WLLW explores the category of mineral paints, and tests four that meet our requirements for creating healthy and sustainable interior spaces.
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WLLW highlights the work of four of our favorite artists and explores how carefully chosen artwork can elevate our homes and connect us to the natural world.
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Discover how thoughtful design fosters creativity, safety and wellbeing, influencing generations and paving the way for a sustainable future.
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Part Two of this series covers the measures you can take to prevent mold from taking hold in the home.
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In Part One of this series, we explore the impacts of mold, some common types to look out for and its effects on health.
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Enhanced protections aim to shield families and children from harmful lead exposure.
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The leading environmental health scientist sits down with WLLW to discuss children’s health, the perils of climate change, and how to secure a healthy future for the next generation.
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In the continuation of this series, we delve deeper into energy-saving measures for enhancing sustainable and healthy homes.
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In this series, WLLW highlights healthy and sustainable homes from around the world. First off is Warehouse Greenhouse in Melbourne, Australia. A unique and environmentally friendly family home that challenges the typical residential style.
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A Primer for Healthy Homes and Interiors. Who is gatekeeping wellness and sustainable design? WLLW looks at green certifications in brief.
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WLLW delves into the science behind the positive health impacts of gardening, explores its role in strengthening community bonds and provides practical tips for those looking to cultivate their own garden sanctuary.
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In the latest in this series which showcases healthy, extraordinary homes, we visit Finca Alfabia, a Spanish farmhouse lovingly crafted into a home by Terra Coll.
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WLLW uncovers home tech that supports our physical and mental wellbeing.
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Transform your space with environmentally-friendly updates that promote wellness and sustainability, one easy swap at a time.
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We examine energy-saving strategies, illuminating their importance for home sustainability, boosting wellbeing and promoting the adoption of energy-conserving behaviors.
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It is my mission to connect our readers with a global network of experts, designers and makers.
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Schotten & Hansen combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and their own blend of natural finishes to bring warmth and character to interiors.
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WLLW explores the advantages of opting for vintage furniture and finding pieces that both enhance our wellbeing and tell a story.
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In this article, WLLW explores simple ways to protect your home and health from PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals.’
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WLLW takes a closer look at the green certification Cradle to Cradle which takes inspiration from the natural world where there is no concept of waste.
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WLLW explores the transformative power of home lighting on mood, sleep and overall wellness.
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WLLW explores de Le Cuona's healthy and sustainable textiles with palettes and textures that evoke the natural world.
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Discover WLLW’s strategies to design an outdoor space that promotes both our own health and that of the environment.
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What to consider when buying a non-toxic and sustainable mattress