Healthy Living Indoors
Since we spend more time inside than ever before, healthy indoor living is key.
- Natural wood homes increase the quality of the air we breathe. Wood homes “breathe” and provide circulation of outside air into the indoor living space.
- Low VOC wood stains and paints can help keep upper respiratory systems in check, as well as reducing the incidents of eye and skin irritations.
- Studies have shown that health and productivity are improved under natural light (as opposed to artificial light). The use of day light is a simple way to improve indoor environmental health and is an important component of green building.
- An abundance of natural light is a standard design feature in all Linwood homes.
- Energy-efficient windows not only improve air quality, but will add to cost savings and the ability for your home to qualify as a green building initiative.
(source: Green Building: An Integrated Approach to Construction, R. Worthington)