The Wellness in Hospitality Podcast
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The Wellness in Hospitality Podcast
67. Integrating Building Biology for Enhanced Guest Wellbeing with Valentina Cereda
"There are over 80,000 chemicals in our interior and architectural materials, most of which are not regulated. By focusing on organic, non-toxic materials, we can improve indoor air quality and reduce the harmful effects these chemicals have on our health" - Valentina Cereda
In the recent Wellness in Hospitality Spotlight 2024 we talked about Responsible Design.
To kick off the topic, Valentina Cereda, Health & Wellbeing architect, talked about Building Biology, Sacred Geometry and Feng Shui.
When you combine ancient design practices, like Sacred Geometry and Feng Shui, with modern practices like Building Biology, you:
→ use natural materials
→ avoid using toxic materials (eg. adhesives, paint)
→ improve indoor air quality
→ reduce the harmful effects of unregulated chemicals
You design for health.
BUT.
There is a myth around Responsible Design.
"If only designing for health was straightforward".
→ 25% increase in costs compared to conventional construction
→ limited network of builders who know how to work with natural materials
In today’s episode, I want to share my interview with Valentina Cereda in my recent Wellness in Hospitality Spotlight 2024, where we delve into how as owners of boutique hotels, you can build responsibly – being mindful of what ingredients you put in your building, because that is ultimately what will affect air quality, soil quality and what goes into our environment.
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