What a Building Biologist Does—and How It Creates a Truly Healthy Home

Most people only think about their home when something breaks or smells off. But what if your home could actively help you feel better—sleep deeper, breathe easier, and recover faster—every single day? That’s the aim of Building Biology: shaping the indoor environment so it’s health-affirming in every way possible.

If you’ve never met a Building Biologist before, you’re not alone; many folks do not even know we exist. I hope to change that, though, because, in this article, I will explain what the profession is, how an assessment differs from traditional home or mold inspections and remediations, the details of what happens when a building biologist visits a home, and how evidence-based tools—like Micro Balance products—are integrated into creating, not just safe spaces, but supportive ecosystems for human health in line with nature.