In the history of construction there are mistakes that continue to teach us. One of the most serious was the use of asbestos (the asbestos), a ubiquitous material for decades because it is cheap, insulating and durable.
Used without restrictions: on roofs, paredes, floors, pipes… until the truth came out.
Asbestos dust caused pulmonary fibrosis, cancer and deadly diseases. From 2002 It is prohibited in Spain, but there are still homes that contain it.
The most worrying thing is that asbestos was not an isolated case.
Bioarchitetura: a look that prevents, does not react
over time, many materials have been banned when it was too late. How many of those we use today, without knowing it, They will end up on that same list?
He formaldehyde, present in many furniture and synthetic finishes, that's it classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC). The same occurs with compounds such as PFAs oh go COVs.
We are not talking about extreme cases.
We are talking about the air you breathe every day in your home.
From the sofa where you rest, the paint on your walls or the floor your children walk on.
And not, are not yet banned. But that doesn't make them harmless..
This is where the bioarchitetura makes the difference: puts health at the center from the beginning. Does not wait for a compound to be vetoed. Act with common sense, prevention and knowledge.
A healthy home starts with informed decisions
Apply the precautionary principle:
If a product raises doubts, better not to use it.
Choose natural materials, breathable, without toxins or industrial treatments, it is a decision that protects your health today and in the future.
It is building responsibly. with conscience. So that he air you breathe, take care of yourself.
Do you want to have more clarity to make better decisions in your work or renovation??
Download the guide for free: “Las 7 construction decisions for a healthy and natural home”
A simple and practical roadmap to apply bioarchitecture principles in your work or renovation.
I hope it is useful to you.
A hug,
Carmen Vazquez
Bioarchitect and founder of Habitabio
