Everyone knows it’s not safe to smoke in bed or fall asleep with candles still burning. But what many people don’t think about is if their home is safe and how to properly react if a safety hazard does arise.
The importance of becoming environmentally aware is becoming more and more important, and more people are taking the environment into account when buying a home or planning new construction.
According to the National Building Museum, when you are building, renovating, or choosing interior finishes and materials for your home, consider some of the following actions and measures you can take to incorporate these principles for more healthy, efficient, and sustainable living. Learn the principles of sustainable design.
Feng Shui (meaning Wind and Water in Chinese) is the ancient art of placement to promote harmony, wealth, success and health.
Vastu Shastra principles promote good energy and balanced to enhance peace, prosperity, and success in your home.
When making your plan, think about the people and places in your daily lives. Talk to close friends and family about their plans. Develop plans together and include versions for work, school and other places you spend time. The more options you can think of now, the more prepared you will be later.
Hazards associated with torrential rains include flash floods, stream flooding, and landslides. Changing weather patterns, erosion, and development can affect floodplain boundaries.
