The following principles outlines the basic considerations of contructing a healthy home. With regards to the site (context) the layout of the home (floorplan) the materials which the home is constructed from (materials) and the mechanical systems such as heating and cooling which provide for the home (mechanical systems). These principles just scratch the surface and bring the major issues to light, further, more in-depth information about many of the issues discussed here can be found on the links page.