About DesignWell Studios

Designing solutions for environmental health issues in buildings is what we do best, for over 15 years. We are building science experts specializing in indoor air quality, environmental testing, toxin removal and healthy interior design. We help discover potential environmental health hazards by using state of the art testing equipment and methods along with accredited labs. We test for mold, mycotoxins, VOCs, Radon, Water Quality and EMFs. We test locally in the Portland, OR area and consult and send out test kits and meters nationwide.

Our goal is to empower homeowners, tenants, property managers, real estate professional, builders and investors to have more awareness on their properties that focus on health and well being of the occupants. Sourcing healthy building materials is vital to indoor health as well as proper air quality systems for ventilation and filtration.

We have years of professional and personal experience from mold exposure, chemical sensitivities, building science practices, environmental testing and remediation, healthy building material sourcing and wellness design! Every place is different, whether it be a van, tiny home, regular size home, large size home, retail space, restaurant, retreat, vacation rental, senior or wellness center, we treat each project with love and kindness like we would our own space.

We look forward to being your trusted partner in finding the root cause of environmental health issues in buildings and working with you to create a healthier place for all.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!

Wellness Providers

What can you do for my patients?
DWS can do just about anything you cannot do. We can consult with them about testing and remediating their home, we sell products that can improve their air and water, and limit their EMF exposure. They come to see you for their health, then we can take over from there.

Are you licensed healthcare providers?
No. DWS is an environmental wellness design company with years of experience in testing, consulting and designing healthy built environments.. We are who you call when your patient asks you “what now?”. We can work with them to get to the bottom of the cause of their illness.

What about my patient’s confidentiality?
DWS respects the work you do, and realizes you are an essential part of people’s lives. We are not healthcare providers. If we are asked to help your patients (either through you, or by your patients), we can do so with your guidance. If we like working with you, we may even refer some of our clients to you!

Real Estate Agents

How can DWS help my purchasing clients?
We can test potential properties for your purchasing clients for anything they want, so they end up with the perfect property, and you look like a hero.

How can DWS help my selling clients?
If you call us early enough in the process (not once there is an offer), DWS can transport many properties into Wellness Properties, which is a real thing (see the Global Wellness Institute here). Once we have done the testing and everything else, you can market the property as a Wellness Property, and your client can ask for even more money. I know that you wouldn’t object to that!

Aren’t you just going to kill deals by testing?
We understand the perception that we are going to kill anything we touch. First, if your client has any concerns about EMFs and RFs, VOCs or mold, wouldn’t it be better if you knew where to turn to so they could alleviate those concerns? Second, we will never tell your client they should or shouldn’t purchase a home. We show them the numbers along with the precautionary principle (used by the EU and Canada), and let them decide after we give them the information they need to block or filter or fix any issues possible. Wouldn’t you feel better finding your client the perfect home that makes them happy and safe? Think of it more that we can steer them towards the right home!

What types of services do you offer?
DWS offers testing for VOCs, formaldehyde, mold, allergens, EMFs, RFs, dirty electricity, water, soil, and just about anything else you could test your house for. We can sell machines so your clients can test on their own, along with healthy building materials, paints and air purifiers (and much more). We can consult on anything from remediation to environmental wellness (take a look at our website!). We can use biophilic principles to design backyards and indoors. It would be better to ask what we can not do! If we don’t do it, there is a good chance we could connect you with someone who does.

Builders/Contractors

As a contractor, what do I need to know?
A lot! You already know about hazardous materials like asbestos and lead paint. But did you know that so many of the materials we currently use in construction off-gas for years after they are installed? Same with most adhesives and paints. DWS can point you in the right direction so that you don’t use materials that can make your customers sick!

How can DWS help my business?
The more you understand, the more help you will be to your customers. DWS can put you in touch with manufacturers of good, healthy materials, so that you can make your customers happy. If your customer doesn’t care, and wants cheap stuff, you can choose whether you want to use it or not. DWS will allow you to do work for a much broader market.

Homeowners

My home is wonderful, green, and healthy! Unfortunately, I can’t sleep! Can you help me?
It could be your bed! Memory foam can off-gas and make you sick. Adjustable beds not only attract, but generate their own EMFs that can wreak havoc on your sleep. Cooling and/or heating mattresses have both problems, and can really affect your sleep. Even where your bed is located can make a difference (whether you subscribe to feng shui or not). Your body really needs to regenerate itself at night with a good-night’s sleep. Before you spend thousands of dollars on a bed that will do more harm than good, get in touch with us. We will point you in the right direction!

I have owned my home for years. What can DWS do for me?
We can do something for anybody! Whether it is mold, VOC, Formaldehyde, EMFs, RFs, Radon, Dirty Electricity, lack of sleep, bad lighting, can’t figure out how to upgrade your backyard, feel like you need a sauna, and so much more, DWS has got your back!

If I do any testing, won’t it end up costing me a fortune, and potentially scaring off potential buyers for my home? 
First, it all depends on the problems that might turn up. If your home is cheaply built, and you have cheap furniture and wall-to-wall synthetic carpet, it might be a major task to rectify all the issues in your home to bring it up to healthy standards. But most homes have an easier fix. If you care at all about your and your family’s health, wouldn’t you want to address these issues? Furthermore, most states do NOT require full disclosure of environmental testing. Certain things, like mold, asbestos and radon have to be tested, and disclosed to the buyer. Please discuss with your realtor, or a local attorney, and disclose what is required. But remember, there are very few regulations on most things in this country! How do you think those stinky Plug-Ins are allowed to be sold?