How new homes in Alberta are being constructed with total health in mind

Health is a way of life and a means of existence that encompasses how we experience the world. All sorts of everyday decisions contribute to overall health, your home being one of them.

If you value elements like health, comfort, and long-term peace of mind when purchasing a new home, then Brookfield Residential has you covered.

Brookfield Residential is a long-trusted, award-winning homebuilder based right here in Calgary. What makes the Brookfield team different than other homebuilders is a dedication to building healthier homes — where safer, higher-performing features are the standard.

This commitment is exhibited in four main categories: air, water, safety, and environment.

Cleaner air quality

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You probably don’t give much thought to the quality of air in your home, but just because you can‘t see it doesn’t mean it’s not impacting you.

Brookfield Residential homes are designed to optimize and monitor fresh air circulation, supporting a healthier indoor environment and better quality of life.

An ultraviolet light system helps eliminate bacteria, mold and viruses, while carbon filters capture odours, gases, and VOCs (aka volatile organic compounds, which can be released from furniture, plastics, and other materials) that standard furnace filters cannot remove.

Meanwhile, a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) for continuous fresh air and balanced temperature. All in all, you’ll be breathing easier.

Water filtration

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While Calgary is fortunate to have a state-of-the-art water treatment plant, the added assurance of an in-home water purification system certainly doesn’t hurt. Every kitchen sink features a three-stage reverse osmosis system that removes more than 90 per cent of dissolved solids that sneak their way in.

This system helps filter, PFAS (“forever chemicals”), heavy metals like lead and arsenic, sodium, nitrates, chlorine, microplastics, bacteria, and more.

Safety

The best safety system is the one you never have to use. Along with carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, Brookfield Residential homes feature a passive radon stack, which vents radon gas out of the home to reduce levels by up to 90 per cent.

And yes, that’s radon, as in, the natural gas released through soil breakdown that can cause cancer. Not something you want sneaking in through your basement, that’s for sure.

There’s also a front door camera and smart deadbolt, fire-resistant walls and exteriors, and leak detection with automatic shutoff.

The Brookfield Residential standard

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With your own health addressed, it’s simpler to take care of the environment, as well.

Brookfield Residential starts your home on the right path, building in adherence to rigorous BUILTGREEN standards to deliver lasting quality, efficiency, and comfort. This also means lower utility costs and more consistent comfort throughout the year. Win-win.

When choosing a home for you and your family, look beyond trends at the lifestyle you want and deserve. Learn more about Brookfield Residential’s healthier homes, and explore available houses in communities across the province.