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Healthy Home Design Starts With Hiring the Right Architect | Ep. 34
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- The Holistic Homes Podcast
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- May 27, 2026
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- 1149
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Summary
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think hiring an architect is just about finding someone with a beautiful portfolio, you could be making one of the biggest mistakes in your entire build. I’ve seen homeowners spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on plans that still led to water intrusion, poor air quality, missing construction details, and homes that completely failed to support their health goals. Today, I’m sharing the four steps I use to help homeowners confidently hire an architect who can actually support the creation of a healthy, high-performance home — not just a beautiful one. In projects across the U.S., my team regularly collaborates with architects, builders, waterproofing consultants, HVAC engineers, and independent specialists to help prevent mold, moisture failures, and indoor air quality issues before construction even begins. One of the biggest patterns I continue to see is that many homeowners assume their architect is handling every technical detail — when in reality, critical parts of the project are often left undefined or delegated to the field during construction. In this episode, I walk you through what actually matters when selecting an architect beyond aesthetics. I share why homeowners need to clearly define what a “healthy home” means to them before even starting interviews, how to identify gaps in an architect’s experience, and why understanding their consultant relationships can completely change the outcome of your project. I also share a real example from a Tennessee project where a homeo…