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Autumn Sonata: Unearthing the Past and Designing for the Future
A Q&A with Lilli Elias, Founder of Autumn Sonata, who is reviving the past through material storytelling, design and sustainable craftsmanship.
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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A Q&A with Lilli Elias, Founder of Autumn Sonata, who is reviving the past through material storytelling, design and sustainable craftsmanship.
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WLLW learns what makes Serenbe a sustainable, community-driven disruptor in the development market in a Q&A with founder Steve Nygren.
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WLLW learns how family and the Australian landscape have shaped Koala Eco’s mission to create healthy and sustainable cleaning products.
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WLLW spoke to Maya Crowne and Price Latimer, innovative founders of Alkemis Paint to discover how their unique product has the potential to transform how we perceive paint.
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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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Textile artist Rosemary Hallgarten shares with WLLW her commitment to simplicity, tradition and the everyday comforts that define her home.
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With craft and quality at the heart of her work, Maria Sigma reveals the threads that are woven into her happy, healthy home.
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An artisan at the forefront of re-envisioning the future of traditional woodworking techniques, George Sawyer reveals how simplicity and family connection contribute to a happy, healthy 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 speaks with Helsinki-based Anna Tiula, delving into the heart of Nordic biophilic design, its intrinsic connection to local nature and its significant influence on wellbeing.
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WLLW spoke with the founder of New York's first zero-waste grocery store, about how consumers can reduce waste and single-use packaging in the kitchen.
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Advocates for sustainable craftsmanship, Jodie Fried and Sally Pottharst share how their values of simplicity and family connection have made their homes calming, nurturing spaces.
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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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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 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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As we continue our journey into the realm of water purity, the focus shifts to the bathroom. Uncover the importance of water filtration and the steps to ensuring cleaner, safer water for your bathing routine.
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In our investigation into dust, we consider practical strategies to minimize its impact and maximize indoor air quality to protect your health.
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How global bathing traditions inspire wellness, ritual and sustainable living.
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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 consider simple daily practices that nourish the body, calm the mind and anchor us in the present.
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New standards in the US target 'forever chemicals', setting enforceable limits to protect health and enhance water safety nationwide.
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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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Part Two of this series covers the measures you can take to prevent mold from taking hold in the home.
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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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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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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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We explore off-gassing, its health implications and strategies for maintaining safe indoor air quality.
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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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In the first major suspension of its kind in 40 years, the EPA suspends the widespread use of dacthal, citing significant health concerns.
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Enhanced protections aim to shield families and children from harmful lead exposure.
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As the colder months draw in, WLLW explores how consciously-sourced candles can contribute to an inviting, healthy home.
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Toxic Trade-Offs: the health and environmental risks of cheap manufacturing.
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Spring cleaning should refresh, not pollute. Here’s what you need to know about some of the products in your home.
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WLLW’s guide to simple and effective ways to reduce water usage at home.
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With rising concerns over water contaminants, it's imperative to reassess the quality of the water we drink. As the emphasis on health and wellness grows globally, it's the perfect time to spotlight the significance of at-home filtration solutions for this vital resource.
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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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We bring you the checklist you never knew you needed for keeping your home healthy and well-maintained all year round.