My story. My why
Our healthier future.
Hi, I'm Maria, the Healthy Building Designer. I am a Building and Interior Designer with over 20 years in the construction industry, specialising in healthy, sustainable, and inclusive spaces.
My journey began while renovating my own home, when I developed a chronic neurological condition called Vestibular Migraines. That experience showed me just how much our surroundings influence our health, and it inspired me to educate others on how the spaces we live, work, and spend time in can profoundly affect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Through my personal experience and studies in Biophilic Design, Building Biology and Neuro-Design, I can help you create environments that support your wellbeing and the nervous system.
I believe everyone deserves spaces that heal, not harm. If you are ready to transform your home, workplace, or community into a place that nurtures well-being, inclusivity and sustainability, I would love for you to join me on this journey!
My story.
My why.
Our heatthier future.
Hi, I'm Maria, the Healthy Building Designer. I am a Building and Interior Designer with over 20 years in the construction industry, specialising in healthier, sustainable and inclusive spaces.
I also live with a neurological condition called vestibular migraines, so know first-hand how much environments can affect our health and nervous system.
Let's change the way we design and build to create spaces where we can all can thrive...
My mission is to ignite a movement within the construction industry, driving change to create spaces that nurture our health, embrace inclusivity, and respect the environment.
My story
Living with a neurological condition has been both challenging and transformative. It showed me how profoundly our surroundings can influence our physical health, emotional wellbeing, mental clarity and nervous system.
I personally experienced how our indoor environment can either support or destroy our health. That realisation became the foundation of my purpose.
Design, to me, is not just about aesthetics. It's also about creating environments with healthier, more sustainable materials and using the right techniques to help calm the nervous system not overstimulate it.
This is why I do what I do!
My experience
and expertise
My career began as a multi-discipline engineering drafter, where I spent around a decade working across a wide range of projects.
I then followed my passion for design, completing a Diploma of Building Design and then obtaining qualifications in Interior Design.
But it wasn't until I developed a neurological condition that I began searching for answers, after extensive research I realised how much my environment was harming my health. I then decided to learn more about healthy, inclusive environments by studying Building Biology, Sustainable Design, Biophilic Design and neuroarchitecture.
That was such an eye opener for me that I had to share with the world my knowledge... so here we are!
My Qualifications
Diploma Of Building Design
Building Biology Advocate
Certificate of Interior Design
Neuro-Inclusive Design Courses
Sustainable Design Course
Biophilic Design Course
How I can help you create healthier spaces
Who I help
Homeowners & Families
Creating healthier, more supportive homes where everyone can thrive.
Businesses & Workplaces
Designing workplaces that support wellbeing, productivity and connection.
Schools & Educators
Building learning environments that support focus, inclusion and student wellbeing
Organisations & Community Spaces
Creating spaces that foster connection, equity and long term community wellbeing.
What I learned...
The spaces we live, work and learn in can either support or overwhelm the nervous system.
Indoor air quality, lighting, acoustics & colours can all shape how we feel, think and function.
Healthy and inclusive design is not a luxury. It is essential for wellbeing, participation and long term quality of life.
Small choices can profoundly affect how people feel, focus, recover and perform.
Explore my work
What I've learned
Inclusive design must consider invisible and neurological disabilities.
Small design choices can profoundly affect how people feel, function, and heal.
The spaces we live, work and learn
in can either support or strain the
nervous system.
Indoor air quality and toxic materials matter deeply.
Biophilic design and thoughtful lighting can reduce stress and support focus.
My lived experience with Vestibular Migraines has given me empathy, insight, and a deep commitment to creating healthier spaces for everyone.
Who I help
Homeowners
Create healthier, more supportive homes.
Learn how to regulate your nervous system and promote health through your environment
Educators and Schools
Design inclusive learning environments that support focus, calm, and concentration.
Businesses and Workplaces
Build workplaces that enhance wellbeing, productivity, and staff performance.
Governments and Community Spaces
Deliver accessible, sustainably spaces that uplift communities and support participation.
Health Professionals
Support healing environments that align with health and recovery outcomes.
Like-minded Organizations
Partner to promote healthye, more inclusive and sustainable built environments.
How I can help you create healthier spaces
Houseplant
Design Advice
Personal guidanceto curate healthier, more exclusive spaces.
Courses &
Guides
Learn at your own pace with courses and helpful how-to guides.
Guides & Resources
Evidence-basrd resources to help you make confident decisions.
Healthy & Inclusive Healing Manuals & Compendium
Tools and support to embed healthy, inclusive design principles.
Healthy
House Hub
Inspratung tips and insights for healthier home living.
Madio For
For trade enquiries, partnerships and collaborations.
A selection of completed projects for people's health, inclusion and sustainable design
Material Boards
Digital Sample Boards
Recommended Product Schedule
Colour Schemes
Paint Schedule