18. Building for Health: The 12 CORE Principles for Healthy Building Design with Brian Johnson

<p>Episode 18: Building for Health: The 12 CORE Principles for Healthy Building Design with Brian Johnson</p><p><b><strong>Description:</strong></b></p><p>What does it really mean to build a <b><strong>healthy home</strong></b>?</p><p>In this episode of <i><em>Design with Impact</em></i>, I’m joined by <b><strong>Brian Johnson</strong></b>, general contractor, builder, and triple-certified building biologist and the founder and CEO of SENERGY360 and the Healthy Building Alliance.</p><p>Brian brings together <b><strong>building science, building biology, wellness, and human health</strong></b> to rethink the way we design and build the places where we live. We dive into what a truly healthy home looks like—from indoor air quality and ventilation to healthy building materials, lighting, electrical systems, water quality, mold prevention, and more.</p><p>If you're an interior designer, architect, builder, or other design professional interested in <b><strong>healthy homes, sustainable design, building science, healthy materials, and human health</strong></b>, this episode is packed with ideas to take into your next project.</p><p><b><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></b></p><ul><li>What a <b><strong>truly healthy home</strong></b> means and why it goes beyond choosing sustainable or eco-friendly materials</li><li>The connection between <b><strong>building science, building biology, and human health</strong></b></li><li>Brian's <b><strong>12 core systems for healthy building</strong></b> and how they work together as an integrated system</li><li>Why building envelope design, insulation, air sealing, moisture management, and ventilation matter for healthy homes</li><li>Why indoor air quality and properly engineered HVAC and ventilation systems are critical</li><li>The role of <b><strong>lighting, circadian design, electrical systems, and low-voltage technology</strong></b> in a healthy home</li><li>Why interior designers should be involved <b><strong>at the beginning of a project</strong></b>, rather than brought in after major building decisions have already been made</li><li>How better communication and coordination between the project team can prevent healthy design strategies from being undermined during construction</li><li>The Element healthy home community and Brian's vision for creating homes designed around health, wellness, and connection</li><li>What the <b><strong>Healthy Building Alliance</strong></b> is and how it is bringing prof