It is our job to take the mental burden off of your plate of feeling like you don't know what you don't know. You shouldn't feel like you have to become a contractor just to have a healthy home. Our consulting is simple, one engagement in two phases. In pre-construction, usually six to eight months, we meet about every two weeks with you, your architect and your builder. We collaborate from the outside in, discussing your foundation, walls, roof and windows first, then indoor air waulity, water filtration and beyond.  During construction we stay ontop of your healthy home goals with regular meetings and coordinate the independent inspections. We work with families across the country, meetings are virtual and inspections are done by local experts on site.

The best for us to begin collaborating together while your architect is drawing the very first floor plans. That’s when foundation type, wall thickness, dedicated mechanical space and more can begin to take shape while still being able to move walls around during the planning stateg. If you haven’t hired an architect or builder yet, we can help you with that! If you've already begin construction that's okay too, we just need to get ahead of the contractor as much as possible.

We've found over the years one of the best areas to allocate funds for your build budget is toward independant testing and observations. City inspections typically are inspecting for code minimums. They don’t test whether your new windows are leaking, or testing visibly moldy lumber, We coordinate independent inspections at the moments that matter most: a window leak test before insulation goes in, a mold inspection before drywall closes the walls, a blower door test that measures how much air leaks through your exterior walls and more. Good builders welcome this because it catches corrections before it becomes a bigger issue.

A healthy home goes far beyond visual design or energy efficiency — it’s about the unseen details that protect your family’s long-term health. At Holistic Homes, we integrate principles of building science and wellness design into every step of construction: airtight but breathable wall systems, moisture and mold control, toxin-free materials, and balanced ventilation.

That's going to depend on what your baseline costs are.  If the anticipated project pricing already includes robust building details and leak management strategies than you may not see much of an increase.  If your project doesn't yet include those items or other construction details to result in a healthy home it could be likely you'll see an increase.  We take the approach of "Good, Better, Best" strategies when building a healthy home to ensure you are making well informed decisions that meet your goals and budget.