Journal

Looking more closely at the home and what it reveals

It brings together environmental health research, design thinking, and perspectives from across the field, connecting ideas, people, and practices back to the spaces we inhabit every day.

5 min read

Healthy Materials Series: Organic Cotton

As part of WLLW’s Healthy Materials Series exploring sustainable and health-conscious material options for the home, we turn our attention to organic cotton.

Design Health & Wellbeing Healthy Materials Series Materials Sustainability Wellness

5 min read

How Healthy Is Recycled Plastic, Really?

Recycled plastic may benefit the planet, but this article examines its safety within the home.

Health & Wellbeing Materials Science & Tech

3 min read

Breathing Room: Enhancing Indoor Air Quality to Support Mental Wellbeing

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.

Air Quality Health & Wellbeing Wellness

3 min read

Start Here: PFAS

In this article, WLLW explores simple ways to protect your home and health from PFAS, often called ‘forever chemicals.’

Health & Wellbeing Materials Start Here Sustainability Wellness

9 min read

Room Refresh: Simple Changes for a Healthier Home - The Kitchen Edition

Transform your space with environmentally-friendly updates that promote wellness and sustainability, one easy swap at a time.

Health & Wellbeing Materials Space Start Here Wellness

6 min read

Room Refresh: Simple Changes for a Healthier Home – The Bedroom Edition

Transform your sleeping space with healthier materials and easy, mindful swaps that support rest, restoration and sustainability.

Health & Wellbeing Materials Space Start Here Wellness

5 min read

Quiet Rhythms: Small Daily Rituals for Wellbeing

We consider simple daily practices that nourish the body, calm the mind and anchor us in the present.

Body & Mind Health & Wellbeing Wellness

4 min read

Designer's Guide to Green Certifications

A Primer for Healthy Homes and Interiors. Who is gatekeeping wellness and sustainable design? WLLW looks at green certifications in brief.

Architecture Certifications Design Health & Wellbeing Materials Science & Tech Sustainability

6 min read

Let Nature In: The Power and Purpose of Biophilic Design

Bringing nature into homes through biophilic design improves wellbeing and connects us to the natural world.

Health & Wellbeing Nature Studio

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Start Here: Off-Gassing

We delve into the topic of off-gassing, offering tips for reducing it in your home, leading to better indoor air quality.

Air Quality Health & Wellbeing Start Here Wellness

8 min read

How to…Create a Healthy and Sustainable Attic, Basement and Garage

Explore WLLW’s tips for turning these overlooked areas in your home into healthier, more efficient spaces.

Health & Wellbeing How to Space Wellness

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Fresh Perspectives: A Design Round-up

Discover our ‘How To…’ series and transform your interiors with WLLW’s healthy and sustainable design strategies.

Design Health & Wellbeing Materials Space Sustainability Wellness