Healthy Home in the Desert

8/19/24

Hi, I’m Kris, and I’m excited to share my journey of living in a healthy home in the beautiful Arizona desert! After years of moving around the Midwest with my husband and our three kids—living in everything from single-family homes to condos and even a loft—we’ve finally settled into something truly unique: a townhome designed with health and sustainability in mind.

As lifelong athletes with careers in healthcare, my husband and I have always been passionate about health and wellness. However, until we moved into this townhome a year ago, we had never fully realized how crucial healthy building materials and thoughtful design could be in creating a truly comfortable and energy-efficient living space.

This home is unlike anything we’ve lived in before. Built with passive features such as triple-pane windows, thick walls, automated lighting, and an ERV ventilation system, it maintains a perfect balance of temperature and air quality year-round. Not to mention, the whole-house water filtration system and the quiet serenity created by its solid construction have transformed our daily lives.

Living in the desert has been an adjustment, but this home makes it easier. The builders and designers put so much thought into the placement of windows, the use of natural light, and the orientation of the house on the lot—all of which maximize both beauty and efficiency.

I can’t wait to dive deeper into the details of how this home was constructed and share everything I’ve learned along the way. If you’re curious about what it’s like to live in a home that prioritizes health and sustainability, stick around—I’ve got a lot to share!