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"Create spaces that HEAL, not HARM..."
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Did you know we spend around 90% of our lives indoors? The lighting, indoor air quality, the materials used, and even the colours on the walls can all affect your physical and mental health. For some, it shows up as headaches, anxiety, asthma or poor sleep. But for those with neurological conditions such as ADHD, autism or migraines, these design choices can overwhelm the nervous system and trigger chronic debilitating symptoms.
The problem is that most homes and workplaces were never designed with the wellbeing of the occupants in mind. They prioritise cost and design trends, often at the expense of health, inclusivity, and sustainability. Living with a chronic health condition has shown me first-hand how profoundly our surroundings influence health. This experience is the reason I have dedicated my work as a Building and Interior Designer to helping others create environments that truly support wellbeing.
With over 20 years in the construction industry, qualifications in Building Design, Interior Design, Building Biology and Sustainable Design, and my own personal journey with inclusivity, I can help you turn your home, workplace or community space into a health-promoting environment. You can learn to do it yourself through MY COURSES, HEALTHY HOME BLOG and GUIDES or let me bring your project to life with my INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES and INCLUSIVITY REPORTS.
It is time to move away from environments that compromise physical and mental health and into spaces that actively support wellbeing and inclusivity. You deserve a home or workplace designed to help you thrive... let me show you how to make that possible.
Maria x
The Healthy Building Designer
Why create a healthy, sustainable home?
Maria is a Building and Interior Designer with a passion for helping people and organisations create healthier more sustainable spaces. Using Biophilic Design, Building Biology, and Neuroarchitecture principles, Maria uses simple, practical ways to transform environments into places that nurture well-being, foster inclusivity, and protect our planet. She is also a mum and someone living with an Invisible Disability called Vestibular Migraines. Maria’s neurological condition developed during a home renovation, revealing how profoundly our surroundings can affect health. This experience inspired her to dedicate years of research and invest significant time into helping people and organisations create environments that truly support wellbeing. With over two decades of experience in construction and design, she now raises awareness of how homes, workplaces, and schools can either compromise or enhance physical and mental health.
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MY SERVICES
How can I help?
Elevating Wellness Through Design
Whether you're looking to transform your home into a low-tox space, seeking innovative wellness solutions for your business, or aiming to incorporate health-promoting features into commercial spaces, I can provide tailored advice and strategic recommendations to meet your goals.
Discover how Maria's services can redefine your approach to healthy living:
How to clean your indoor air
FREE Guide
Did you know that we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors where air pollution can be 2 to 5 times worse than outdoors? Indoor air pollution is a serious issue, contributing to health problems such as respiratory diseases, heart disease, cognitive deficits, and cancer. My comprehensive guide will help you understand and improve your indoor air quality.
What's Inside the guide?
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Understanding Indoor Air Quality
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The Power of Ventilation
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The Hidden Hazards of VOCs
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Using Purifiers and Plants
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How to prevent Humidity and Mold
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Biophilic Design: Nature's Embrace
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What Cleaning Products to use
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Synthetic Fragrances- yes or no?
Digital Moodboard
FREE Canva Template
Unlock your creativity with our free digital mood board template in Canva! This easy-to-use template will help you visualise your ideas and bring your dream home to life. Whether you're planning a renovation, redecorating, or just looking for some inspiration, my mood board template is the perfect starting point. To download, simply fill in your details below, and you will then receive the link to the Canva template, which you will be able to copy and edit for your own projects. You can drag and drop your own pictures for walls, paint colours, and surfaces, write your own descriptions, and fill in the schedule details with the object's name and brand.
Healthy Home
FREE Guide
Embracing a healthier home environment is a step towards taking control of our health and well-being. It's a commitment to nurturing ourselves and our families in the most holistic way possible. This guide is designed to walk you through simple, effective ways to make your home a healthier place to live. From the air you breathe to the surfaces you touch, every aspect of your home can be aligned with your well-being goals.
What's Inside the guide?
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The best Houseplants to purify the air
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The best Air Purifiers yo use
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Low-VOC Materials
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How to reduce EMF Exposure
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How to prevent mold in your home
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Create a Zen Zone for Relaxation
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How to say goodbye to chemicals
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The best water purification products
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What Non-Toxic Kitchenware is best & more!
My Recommended Brands
Made in Australia - Non Nickel, Seamless Stainless Steel - Multi Lifetime Warranty.
World leader in healthy and durable cookware.
Breathe easy with Australia's best home and commercial air purifiers. Designed to filter dust, allergens, smoke, mould, viruses, VOC's & chemical air pollution.
Australian Made, Eco-Friendly, Natural, Plant-Based Cleaning Products. Made with Essential Oils. Safe for You, Your Family, and the Environment. Biodegradable.
ECO. Modern Essentials is a Gold Coast based wellness brand specialising in 100% pure essential oils and blends to support overall health and wellbeing.
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