Annie Scog
(Adv Dip Building Biology, BBNC, LFA, CPHD)
Building Biologist and specialist in Human Health Building Science, integrating building physics, material health, and environmental exposure into modern building practice.
Healthy Home Expert
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 health - a field we describe as Human Health Building Science.
Approved Refuel Education Provider
Australian Institute of Architects
“The future of healthy design starts with truth in materials.
Meet the Material Health Navigator™ - a clear, practical guide for choosing safer, transparent products.”
AIA Refuel approved. On-demand. Formal CPD.
Like many BBNC-certified professionals, she had the privilege of learning directly from Paula Baker-Laporte and Stephen Collette -respected global leaders in Building Biology and Building Science. Their mentorship, along with the comprehensive education she received through Dr Nicole Bijlsma at the Australian College of Environmental Studies and further international certifications, informs her rigorously developed, science-backed approach to healthy home design.
Bridging the gap between modern construction practices and the science of occupant well-being
Your Home Should Support Your Health
Not Compromise It.
Most buildings contain hidden toxins, poor ventilation, and environmental stressors that can impact your well-being.
As one of Australia’s leading Healthy Home Experts, Annie brings a globally informed, science-backed approach to every project - grounded in formal training across Australia, the US, and Germany.
With a tri-continental education and an active role on the HPDC Hazards Technical Sub-Group, she sits at the forefront of international standards in material health, building science, and sustainable design.
Whether it’s designing, building, or renovating, Annie supports architects, builders, designers, and homeowners in creating safe, low-tox, high-performance spaces that prioritise human health - without compromising on quality, functionality, or beauty.
By addressing everything from indoor air quality and material transparency to moisture control and ventilation, she ensures that every home is not just beautiful - but a true sanctuary that supports long-term wellbeing.
Annie is proud to be an Ambassador for Women in Building NSW and a recognised female supplier. These roles allow her to actively champion greater visibility, opportunity, and equity for women across the building and design industry. As both an advocate and practitioner, Annie is committed to driving change from within - creating healthier, more sustainable homes while helping to pave the way for more women to be seen, supported, and celebrated in the industry.
Annie is proud to be a Women in Construction Ambassador with Sydney Build Expo
Annie is proud to be a Women in Construction Ambassador with Sydney Build Expo
YOUR HEALTHY HOME EXPERT
MEET ANNIE
As the Founder of Healthy Home Expert, Annie Scog is one of Australia’s most comprehensively trained Building Biologists, working alongside architects, builders, and designers to create homes where human health, building performance, and environmental responsibility guide every decision.
Drawing on extensive training in Building Biology, building science, and material health, Annie helps professionals navigate the complex world of construction materials and indoor environmental quality. Her work focuses on translating scientific research into clear, practical strategies that support healthier buildings.
Through education, consulting, and professional training, Annie equips project teams with the knowledge and tools to make informed, low-tox material choices that protect occupant wellbeing and respond to the growing demand for healthier living environments.
The Healthy Building Framework, created by Annie Scog, is a structured, evidence-based approach that redefines how homes are designed with health, well-being, and sustainability at the core. Grounded in years of scientific research, practical fieldwork, and cross-disciplinary expertise, this framework provides architects, builders, and homeowners with the tools to design safer, low-tox, and high-performance living environments.
It addresses key factors such as indoor air quality, EMF reduction, moisture management, sustainable material selection, and energy performance - empowering professionals to create homes that truly support occupant health while aligning with the highest standards in building science and sustainable design.
HHE is a Silver Member of the AIA Refuel Program and Architects can earn 6 Formal CPD Points by completing the Certified Healthy Building Professional Course.
architects & building designersHIGH-PERFORMANCE ENVELOPES - Practical strategies for air-tightness, vapour management, and thermal bridging to ensure long-term structural durability.
HEALTHY MATERIAL PROCUREMENT - A clear framework for selecting and installing low-tox, high-performance materials that meet modern health standards
ON-SITE RISK MITIGATION - Technical tools to manage moisture, dust, and environmental stressors during construction to protect both the build and the crew.
CONSTRUCTION RIGOUR - Master the practical strategies for on-site moisture management, material procurement, and IAQ commissioning to validate build performance.
BuildersSENSORY WELL-BEING - Strategic optimisation of indoor air quality, acoustics, and lighting to enhance the biological and psychological health of the occupant.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE - Technical protocols for mitigating hidden stressors, including EMF reduction and moisture management within the interior envelope.
HUMAN-CENTRIC PERFORMANCE - Evidence-based design strategies that bridge the gap between aesthetic luxury and measurable indoor environmental quality.
MATERIAL TOXICOLOGY - Frameworks for specifying non-toxic finishes and navigating off-gassing and material transparency.high-performance finishes.
INTERIOR ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERSTECHNICAL IAQ & PERFORMANCE - Advanced strategies for indoor air quality optimisation, moisture management, and building envelope integrity.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION - Frameworks for non-toxic material selection and procurement to meet the highest standards of building science.
RISK & LIABILITY MITIGATION - Practical technical tools to bridge the gap between 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.
"Creating homes that nurture your health, inspire comfort, and embrace sustainability - because true well-being starts where you live."
Annie Scog (Adv Dip - BB, BBNC, LFA, CPHD)
Healthy Home Expert
Healthy Home Framework
(Anchored in "Human Health")
Anchor: Human Health as the Core of Building Design
(Every decision in the design, material selection, and construction process is evaluated based on its impact on human health.)
