Join us on a fascinating journey into the science and practice of creating healthier homes in the first episode of our two-part series, brought to you by Air Intelligence, a Field Controls podcast. Our hosts unravel the complexities of mold: its sources, implications for your health and finances, and most importantly, prevention tactics. Andrew Melrose, a certified mold consultant, dispels common misconceptions about mold, highlighting its bio-individual impact on health and the hazardous implications of unchecked growth. Meanwhile, Cristina Greenfield, founder of Conscious Healthy Home, uses building biology to guide the development of healthier living spaces. Andrew and Cristina guide us through proactive strategies to prevent mold and improve the living environments of your homes. They emphasize the importance of employing integrated water and air barriers, durable construction materials, and meticulous building practices to preempt potential mold issues. They further stress understanding the unique roles of temperature and relative humidity in managing indoor air quality, pointing out the necessity of maintaining indoor humidity levels between 50 to 55% to prevent mold growth. Creating healthy homes goes beyond just high-quality construction; it necessitates continuous efforts and informed decisions. Tuning in to these expert discussions will equip you with a wealth of knowledge to achieve better living. Remember home isn't just home, it's your stronghold of health too. This is just the first part of our two-part series on creating healthy homes. Make sure you join us next time for another insightful discussion.