In today’s world of modern communication we are all constantly bombarded with and exposed to Radio frequency (RF) or microwave fields. Exposure to these fields can come from many sources such as , mobile and cordless phones, mobile phone towers, radio and television transmissions and WiFi appliances such as computers and game consoles; however we can make choices and changes within our environments that minimize our exposure to RF fields.

 EKO Building Biology provides  testing and cost effective shielding advice at an affordable price.

In today’s world of modern convenience we are all constantly exposed to electromagnetic radiation (EMR). Humans evolved against a background of natural electromagnetic radiation from the cosmos and terrestrial sources, most of these frequencies of radiation don’t adversely affect us, although electromagnetic frequencies from man-made sources may be detrimental to our health as many studies indicate.

EKO Building Biology provides services for air sampling for inhalable and respirable dust in both residential and commercial premises.

All respirated dusts must be considered harmful to some degree

 Inhalable dusts or course particulates consist of particles sized between 2.5 and 10 microns; these can get caught in the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory system causing health concerns such as asthma and increased respiratory illnesses such as coughing, irritation and breathing difficulties.

 Dusts and particulates that are smaller than 2.5 microns are called respirable dusts as they can penetrate deep into the lungs. Generally the smaller the particulate the more severe the health effects such as lung diseases, heart problems and premature death.

 EKO Building Biology follows Australian Standards AS 3640-2004 and AS 2985-2004 when sampling for inhalable and respirable dusts.

Dampness problems within the home may cause mould growth that can be detrimental to your health as well as the deterioration of your building materials.

EKO Building Biology provide VOC testing and sampling to both commercial and residential properties. 

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted from our environment in the form of gases. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, which can have short term or long-term health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs can be up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors and come in the form of lacquers, paints, cleaning products,  MDF board, new carpets, glues, office equipment such as printers and photocopiers just to name a few.

The Health effects of VOCs include eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, dizziness, nausea, kidney, liver and central nervous system damage. Many VOCs are also known to cause cancer in both animals and humans such as formaldehyde, that is found in many common building materials and indoor treatments; benzene found in petrol and methylene chloride found in paint strippers. (US EPA).

Most world health bodies suggest that we drink between 1.5 and 2.5 litres of water per day, which helps our organs to function properly, flushes out toxins and body waste, can help reduce weight and has been shown to reduce cancers of the colon and bladder.

The average Australian household creates about 14 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year, by making small changes every day to our workplaces, homes and lifestyles we can reduce our impact on the environment and save money at the same time.

On average people spend around 90% of their day indoors so it makes sense to create buildings that support our health, unfortunately most new construction does the opposite. As normal buildings contain thousands of chemicals within their construction materials it makes sense to use products that have minimal or no health effects to the occupants.

Purchasing or leasing a new home or business is a daunting and expensive endeavour, EKO Building Biology can help give you peace of mind by conducting a thorough health inspection of your prospective home or business premises.