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The Healthy Home Readiness Assessment

For each question, choose the answer that comes closest to where you are today. There are no perfect answers—the goal is to identify what you're already doing well and where a few better decisions could make the biggest difference.

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Q1. When you think about creating a healthier home, how are you approaching the decisions?

I'm thinking about the home as a complete system—air, moisture, materials, daylight, comfort, and building systems all need to work together.

I'm considering several healthy-home priorities, but mostly addressing them one at a time.

I'm mainly focused on choosing healthier products and finishes.

I'm interested in a healthier home, but I'm not yet sure what decisions matter most.

Q2. How are you thinking about indoor air quality?

I'm considering pollution sources, ventilation, filtration, and how the building itself affects indoor air.

I'm looking for lower-emission materials and planning to improve filtration or ventilation.

I'm mainly relying on air purifiers, opening windows, or choosing products labeled low-VOC.

I haven't really considered indoor air quality as part of the project yet.

Q3. How are you planning for fresh air and ventilation?

I want ventilation to be intentionally designed as part of the home's overall mechanical and building systems.

I'm planning good kitchen and bathroom exhaust and exploring additional ventilation options.

I'm assuming operable windows will provide most of the fresh air we need.

I haven't thought much about how fresh air will enter and stale air will leave the home.

Q4. How are you addressing moisture and water before they become problems?

I'm thinking about moisture throughout the home—from the roof and exterior walls to bathrooms, basements, kitchens, and mechanical systems.

I'm paying attention to waterproofing, drainage, and exhaust in the areas most likely to get wet.

I'm mainly looking for mold-resistant or water-resistant finishes.

Moisture isn't something I've considered in much detail yet.

Q5. When choosing building materials and finishes, what matters most in your evaluation?

I consider emissions, ingredients, durability, moisture exposure, maintenance, and how the material will actually be used.

I look for low-emission products, healthier ingredients, and reputable certifications.

I tend to choose products described as natural, eco-friendly, non-toxic, or sustainable.

I mainly choose based on appearance, price, and recommendations.

Q6. How are you thinking about temperature and comfort throughout the home?

I'm considering insulation, air sealing, windows, shading, the building envelope, and heating and cooling as one system.

I'm planning better insulation, efficient windows, and upgraded heating or cooling equipment.

I'm mainly focused on selecting a better heating and cooling system.

I haven't thought much about comfort beyond keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer.

Q7. How are you approaching natural light?

I'm thinking about window placement, orientation, shading, glare, privacy, and how daylight changes throughout the day.

I want to increase natural light through larger windows, skylights, or a more open layout.

I'm mainly planning lighter finishes and better artificial lighting to make the home feel brighter.

Natural light is something I like, but I haven't considered it strategically.

Q8. How much have you considered acoustics, privacy, and quiet?

I'm thinking about room placement, wall and floor assemblies, mechanical equipment, exterior noise, and where quiet matters most.

I'm considering the location of bedrooms and private spaces and ways to reduce sound between rooms.

I expect rugs, curtains, furniture, or acoustic finishes to handle most sound issues later.

Acoustics and noise haven't really been part of my planning yet.

Q9. Before making major design or construction decisions, how are you evaluating the existing property or site?

I want to understand existing conditions first—including moisture, environmental concerns, building systems, structure, and site conditions where relevant.

I plan to have the property professionally inspected and perform additional testing if issues are identified.

I'm mostly relying on what I can see and what the contractor or seller tells me.

I haven't thought about investigation or testing yet.

Q10. At what point do you believe architects and other professionals should become involved?

Early—before major design, budget, material, or construction decisions are made.

Once I've developed a clearer scope, priorities, and approximate budget.

After I've spoken with contractors and decided most of what I want.

I'd prefer to handle most of the planning myself and bring in professionals only when required.

Q11. Which best describes where you are right now?

I'm planning a new custom home and already own or am under contract for the property or site.

I own a home and am considering a substantial renovation, addition, or whole-home transformation.

I'm actively looking for a property or site and want to understand what will be possible before I purchase.

I'm considering a smaller or limited renovation involving one or a few rooms.

I already have a property, but I'm still deciding whether to renovate, expand, or build differently.

I'm mainly researching healthy-home ideas and don't have a specific project yet.

Something else.

Q12. If your project turns out exactly right, what outcome would matter most to you? Select all that apply.

Creating a healthier environment for myself and my family.

Improving indoor air quality and reducing unnecessary environmental exposures.

Creating a calmer, more comfortable home with better daylight, temperature, and acoustics.

Designing a home that works much better for the way we actually live.

Creating stronger connections between indoor spaces, nature, and the outdoors.

Building or renovating once, thoughtfully, so the home performs well and lasts.

Creating a home that can adapt as our family and needs change over time.

Bringing all of these priorities together into one cohesive home.

Q13. What's making it difficult to move forward right now? Select all that apply.

Q14. What type of support would be most useful to you right now?

A clear DIY guide so I can research and make better decisions on my own.

A structured course or educational program that teaches me how to approach a healthier home.

A one-on-one consultation with an expert to review my home, priorities, or plans and tell me what to focus on.

An architect who can guide the project from early planning and design through the larger renovation or building process.

I'm not sure yet—I want to understand my options first.

Q15. Is there anything else about your home, project, or concerns you'd like me to know? Tell me anything that would help me better understand what you're hoping to create, what you're concerned about, or where you feel stuck.