5 ways Brookfield Residential is constructing healthier homes across Alberta

There are so many ways to practice health and wellness, like physical fitness, mental well-being, healthy eating, and so much more. But did you know that your house can be healthier as well?

Along with its standard industry-leading systems and safeguards and enhanced protections, Brookfield Residential is taking a full-home approach to wellbeing.

Each of its houses is thoughtfully designed with systems, materials, and construction practices that support the health, safety, and comfort of the people living inside. Here’s what that looks like!

Superior air quality

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Sometimes it’s the things you can’t see that have the biggest impact on your quality of life. It’s why Brookfield Residential homes are equipped to reduce toxins and provide greater protection against allergens, dust, viruses, and mould.

This is achieved through an HVAC system that combines UV light technologies with activated carbon filters to help reduce airborne pollutants, odours, and bacteria.

Enhanced water filtration

Calgary and Edmonton are both fortunate to have state-of-the-art water treatment plants, but it never hurts to take things a step further. Purified drinking water shouldn’t be considered a luxury, which is why Brookfield Residential equips every kitchen sink with a water purification system.

The three-stage reverse osmosis system filters sediment, chemicals, and contaminants from drinking water, removing more than 90 per cent of dissolved solids. Save your money (and the earth) by skipping bottled water — you’ve got equally good water right here at home.

Advanced radon mitigation

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Alberta homes are susceptible to having radon gas enter through the basement; an odourless, colourless, cancer-causing gas released naturally in soil due to the breakdown of uranium. This isn’t the homeowner’s fault — simply an unfortunate quirk of Alberta geography — but it is a problem that needs to be addressed.

Brookfield Residential homes include an advanced radon mitigation system that’s aligned with the building code of the future. The system, called a passive radon stack, is installed beneath your basement floor to collect harmful gas and release it through a roof vent and can remove 40 to 90 per cent of radon from your home.

Built green

Brookfield Residential doesn’t just talk the talk when it comes to environmental standards — it walks the walk as a certified BUILTGREEN Homebuilder. This means that every home is designed and verified to go beyond conventional building codes to deliver lasting quality, efficiency, and comfort. Think consistent climate, ample natural light, noise reduction, and more.

Not only can these features lower your utility costs by optimizing energy use, but they also reduce your home’s environmental impact to support a more sustainable future. We call that a win-win.

Low in volatile organic compounds

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As homes become more energy-efficient and airtight, maintaining healthy indoor air quality is more important than ever. Everyday items like household products and furniture can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that build up over time.

For Brookfield Residential, the difference is in the build. Carefully sourced low-VOC paints, materials, and finishes reduce off-gassing and ensure fewer chemicals are in your home from day one, and you can count on the air quality systems to handle things from there.

Healthier homes from Brookfield Residential

Your home should be a sanctuary and contribute to long-term peace of mind. You can’t control the world, but you can control the standards to which your home is built with Brookfield Residential.

Learn more about Brookfield Residential’s healthier homes, and start exploring available homes and communities in Calgary.