The Hidden Health Crisis in Our Walls with Paul Kealey

The Hidden Health Crisis in Our Walls with Paul Kealey

From TheHealthHub by Cathy Biase

April 16, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how the design of our homes can significantly impact our health.

In this episode we are talking about a greatly overlooked determinant of health — your home. We obsess over food, supplements, exercise, sleep… but what if the very walls around you are either supporting your biology — or silently stressing it? My guest today is Paul Kealey, founder and president of EkoBuilt and the architect of the “House is Medicine” system. For nearly two decades, he has been pioneering the design and construction of low-energy Passive House and Net-Zero homes that don’t just save energy — they actively improve air quality, reduce mold risk, stabilize temperature, calm the nervous system, and support long-term health. We spend up to 90% of our lives indoors. Think about the impact on our health if the home we live in could reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and even prevent chronic illness? Learning Points: • Why your home is a biological environment • Mold & poor air quality are design failures — not just bad luck • Passive & Net-Zero homes are about health — not just energy savings Social Media: https://ekobuilt.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kealey-17614529/

People in this episode

Host: Cathy Biase

Guest: Paul Kealey

Topics covered

  • home health
  • air quality
  • Passive House
  • Net-Zero homes
  • mold
  • chronic illness

Keywords

  • home environment
  • biological health
  • energy savings
  • inflammation
  • sleep improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EkoBuilt

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