Healthy Design Books
By Dr. Meg Christensen | Updated December 2025
All the books I recommend about healthier materials, environmental medicine, home care, and how to think about exposure risks.
Healthy Design and Architecture
The books I've read, enjoyed, and found useful in learning about both material health and the more "woo-woo" side of holistic design.
Non-fiction books that read like fiction, each about how our invisible environment affects our health in very visible ways.
Anxiety, Risk, and How to Think About Toxic Exposures
There is so much information about non-toxic lifestyle available, and a lot of it is conflicting. Books about making decisions about what to believe, how much to fear, and how to release any unnecessary anxiety.
DIY care and cleaning for a healthier home.
Zero-VOC Mattresses: Sleep on materials that won't off-gas chemicals
Best Air Purifiers for VOC Removal: Improve indoor air quality during and after painting
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PFAS-Free Couches and Sofas: Furniture without forever chemicals
Best Shower Filters That Remove VOCs: Reduce VOC exposure from heated shower water