A good home doesn't happen automatically.

Build or renovate a home that’s actually good to live in.

Comfortable. Functional. Healthy. Energy-efficient. Built to last.

The Sustainable & Healthy Home Design Checklist shows you what to consider, what to ask, and what not to overlook so you can make smarter decisions before they become expensive or frustrating mistakes.

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Whether you’re working with a professional or on your own, this checklist gives you the clarity and confidence to design a home that feels good, functions beautifully, and supports your health and the planet.

One small investment - countless design mistakes avoided.

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This checklist is for you if...

  • You want a home that feels good and works well: Comfortable, functional, healthy, energy-efficient, durable, and designed for everyday life.

  • You’re worried about what you don’t know and don’t want to overlook decisions you’ll regret later.

  • You don’t want to settle for “this is how we always do it” when there may be a better way. 
  • You’re working without an architect (or with one who doesn’t specialize in health and sustainability).

  • You want a simple, expert-approved guide that shows you exactly what to pay attention to, in every room of your home.

Your Investment

$47

USD

  • 60 pages of in-depth design guidance

  • Instant digital PDF download

  • Access to an editable Design Checklist spreadsheet

  • Lifetime access, use it for this project and the next

  • Use it at every phase of the design process

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You have hundreds of decisions to make when designing or renovating a home.

It’s easy to get lost.
It’s easy to forget something important.
And fixing mistakes later? That gets expensive.

This checklist helps you:

  • Stay focused and on track through every design phase

  • Spark ideas you hadn’t thought of

  • Avoid common and costly homebuilding mistakes

  • Stop second-guessing your choices

  • Know what actually matters when it comes to comfort, durability, sustainability, and health

Even if you only catch one mistake, this $47 tool will pay for itself many times over.

What's Included

This comprehensive 60 page PDF guide is built from 20 years of architectural experience designing sustainable and healthy buildings.

Organized by:

  • Whole-house design strategies (orientation, size, layout, flow)

  • Exterior and site considerations (landscaping, drainage, solar readiness)

  • Utilities and systems (HVAC, plumbing, lighting, ventilation)

  • Room-by-room essentials (kitchen, baths, bedrooms, living areas, entry)

It even includes:

  • Healthy material recommendations

  • Comfort and accessibility guidance

  • Mistakes to watch out for

  • Layout tips to improve function and flow

  • Design upgrades that truly impact health, well-being, and energy efficiency

Also Included....

Material and Finish Schedule

A fill-in-the-blank schedule that helps you keep track of all your material and finish selections, from flooring and paint to countertops and cabinetry. This tool makes it easy to stay organized, document your decisions, and communicate clearly with your contractor or builder.

Site Analysis Checklist

Your must-have list for evaluating your building site and making informed design decisions. This checklist helps you assess sun orientation, wind patterns, views, drainage, vegetation, and more—so your home design works with the land, not against it.

Glossary of Terms

Cut through the jargon with this handy glossary. It explains common terms you’ll hear in sustainable and healthy home design, so you can talk with your team, understand product labels, and navigate the process with clarity and confidence.

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Plus, a Special Bonus!

When you purchase the checklist, you’ll also get access to 10 short, powerful video lessons that walk you through the key concepts behind a sustainable and healthy home.

These videos simplify building science and design strategies so you can understand why each decision matters—and feel confident making choices that support your health and values.

They walk you through the 10 must-have features that can make a huge difference to the comfort, health, and efficiency of your home.

These aren’t just “nice to haves”, they’re the essentials I recommend for every project.

The Value? Easily Worth Thousands.

When you combine the checklists, schedule and references with the bonus videos, you're not just getting helpful suggestions, you’re getting a powerful design tool that can save you from costly design errors, construction delays, and material regrets.

Even catching one mistake early, like a poorly placed room, an inefficient HVAC setup, or the wrong flooring, can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

And yet, the entire bundle is just $47.

It’s the kind of small investment that pays for itself many times over.

Purchase the checklist

This checklist is designed for:

 
  • Homeowners building or renovating, who want a better-than-average home
  • Contractors who want to better support clients focused on wellness, energy efficiency, and durable design
  • Design professionals who want a reliable framework for sustainable, healthy design
  • Anyone who wants their home to be better for the planet, better for their health, and better to live in - every day

Imagine This...

  • You start your design process with clarity.

  • You know what to focus on.

  • You feel confident you’re not missing anything.

  • You make choices that reflect your values—and make your daily life easier.

  • You sleep better (literally and figuratively) knowing your home supports your health and future.

 

That’s the power of starting with the right foundation.

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A Little About Me

Hi! I’m Kate Hamblet, a licensed architect and owner of Balanced Architecture, based in New Hampshire. I’ve been obsessively designing sustainable buildings since 2007. I specialize in helping families create good homes: homes that are comfortable, efficient, healthy, sustainable, and make everyday life easier.

When I design a home, I’m thinking about so much more than how it looks. I’m considering how it will feel, how it will function day to day, how comfortable and healthy it will be, how much energy it will use, and how all of those decisions work together to create a home that truly supports the people living in it.

The Sustainable & Healthy Home Design Checklist is a culmination of everything I think about when designing for my 1:1 clients. I created it so you don’t have to guess or Google your way through the process. It’s here to guide you, clearly and simply, toward a home that feels right and works beautifully.

 

Design with clarity.  Build with confidence.  Live with ease.

 

Yes, I want the checklist!