Better buildings.
Healthier lives.
More thoughtful places.
We help architects, designers and builders integrate Building Biology and Building Science to create healthier building environments. Our work sits at the intersection of building performance and human healthβa field we describe as Human Health Building Science.
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HEALTHY MATERIALS
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
LOW-EMF DESIGN
HUMAN-CENTRED PLACES
Health belongs in the building brief.
A place is more than its appearance. Materials, indoor conditions and everyday use deserve to be considered together.
Material Health
Ask what a material contains, how it is used and what information supports the choice.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Consider air, light, acoustics and comfort as connected parts of the indoor experience.
Building Performance
Connect design intent with ventilation, moisture management, comfort and the way a building operates.
Human-Centred Places
Start with the needs of the people who live, work or stay in a place.
Practical knowledge for the people shaping buildings.
Connect building physics, material health and occupant well-being in your daily decisions.
Architects & building designers
High-performance envelopes: air-tightness, vapour management and thermal bridging. Healthy material procurement and on-site risk mitigation.
Builders
Construction rigour: practical strategies for on-site moisture management, material procurement and IAQ commissioning to validate build performance.
Interior architects & designers
Sensory well-being through air quality, acoustics and lighting. Material toxicology, off-gassing and transparency. Environmental exposure and human-centric performance.
Consultants & project teams
Technical IAQ and performance, material specification, and practical tools to bridge building physics and occupant well-being.
What is a healthy building material?
Annie is a Healthy Materials Advocate with the Parsons School of Design.
This role bridges the gap between design innovation and sustainability, ensuring that designers of the future prioritise the health of occupants and the planet. Their influence extends beyond the classroom, inspiring a new generation of designers to rethink traditional material usage and embrace more holistic, responsible practices.
Better questions. Better places.
Beyond the wellness aesthetic
Natural finishes and greenery are a starting point. What matters is how a place supports people in everyday use.
Material health starts with better questions
Move beyond a low-tox label: consider ingredients, emissions, intended use and the quality of the information available.
From healthy interiors to better places
Connect indoor conditions with building performance and the experience of residents, guests and project teams.
Turn understanding
into informed decisions.
Healthy Building
Materials Essentials
Build your understanding of material ingredients, product information and healthier specification choices.
Low EMF Design & Build
Explore EMF sources and practical design considerations, with attention to evidence and context.
Bring healthier thinking
into your project.
Developing an advisory practice for residential projects, healthy interiors, hospitality and wellness real estate. A whole-building perspective on materials, indoor conditions and human experience.
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Annie Scog
Annie Scog (Adv Dip Building Biology, BBNC, LFA, CPHD) is a Building Biologist and specialist in Human Health Building Science, integrating building physics, material health and environmental exposure into modern building practice.
As the Founder of Healthy Home Expert, Annie works alongside architects, builders and designers to create homes where human health, building performance and environmental responsibility guide every decision. Through education, consulting and professional training, she translates scientific research into clear, practical strategies for healthier buildings.
Redefining a healthy building
See Annie in the Master Builders Florence magazine.
Bridging the gap between modern construction practices and the science of occupant well-being.
Healthier buildings. A more inclusive industry.
Annie is proud to be an Ambassador for Women in Building NSW, a recognised female supplier, and a Women in Construction Ambassador with Sydney Build Expo. She champions greater visibility, opportunity and equity for women across building and design.
Her international training and active role on the HPDC Hazards Technical Sub-Group inform her work in material health, building science and sustainable design.
