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ERTH360 together with Empire Communities (“Empire”) designed and built a Discovery Home completed in 2023 as a proof-of-concept project. The primary objective was to understand the health, wellness, and sustainability implications of several design, material, and process changes to production homebuilding.
The home was equipped with calibrated sensors in strategic locations to provide real time data measuring radon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), CO2, CO, temperature, humidity, and other gases. We made more than 50 design and material changes, many of which were inspired by biophilic design principles and by nature. The home is now completed and has been furnished with low-VOC and low-formaldehyde fixtures, finishes, and furniture. The home also includes plenty of living greenery.
Empire and ERTH360 are using the home to test new technologies and features. The home will soon be available for experiments with academic programs to better understand the impact of these changes.
