Toolbox Talks™ for Healthy Buildings

Implementation-Focused Micro Courses for Wellness-Led Projects

It’s one thing to design with wellness in mind - it’s another to ensure those choices are implemented correctly on site. Toolbox Talks for Healthy Buildings is a practical, on-the-ground course series created for designers, consultants, and health-minded homeowners who want more than theory.

This program arms you with the tools to bridge the gap between design intent and site delivery with proven methods to brief trades, handle resistance, and lock in accountability. From product swaps to “we’ve always done it this way” mindsets, you’ll learn how to navigate the challenges that often derail healthy specifications.

Because great specs mean nothing if they’re not built right. And your client’s health and your reputation depends on getting it right, every time.

Who It’s For

☑️ Interior Designers & Consultants
☑️ Building Biologists
☑️ Health-Focused Clients
☑️ Wellness Architects
☑️ Site Managers & Tradies Open to Learning
☑️ Renovators Committed to Healthier Homes

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Why Toolbox Talks?

☑️ Designed for Implementation - not just theory
☑️ Downloadable Tools - ready to print and hand over on site
☑️ Respectful Communication - built for collaboration, not confrontation
☑️ Scalable Learning - micro-courses that fit your workflow
☑️ Approx. 90–120 minutes of expert-led content, broken into short, actionable segments that can be delivered on-site or in team briefings.”

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You’ll Get:

  • Site-tested scripts and handouts

  • Toolbox talks made simple

  • Printable jobsite posters & briefing templates

  • Language that gets buy-in, not backlash

Why It’s Different:

Most training teaches you what to choose.
This one teaches you how to get it built right.

Because at the end of the day, health doesn’t come from a spec sheet, it comes from what’s actually used onsite.

Enrol now and get the tools you need to turn healthy building plans into healthy building outcomes.

Toolbox Talks

Course 1: How to Get Trades On Board with Healthy Building Practices
The critical short course every health-minded designer, consultant, or renovator needs.

You’ve carefully researched your specs. You’ve chosen the right products. You’ve prioritised health.

But then… your tiler swaps in toxic grout.
Your painter ignores your zero-VOC brief.
Your electrician says, “I’ve done it this way for 20 years.”

Sound familiar?

Welcome to the site reality gap.

Even the best intentions fall apart without the right conversations and that’s where Toolbox Talks step in.

In This Bite-Sized, Implementation-Focused Training, You’ll Learn:

☑️ How to confidently brief trades on healthy materials and practices
☑️ What to say when you're met with resistance or scepticism
☑️ How to keep projects on track without confrontation
☑️ How to avoid costly miscommunications or spec swaps

ENROL NOW

Toolbox Talks™ and all associated course content are original works developed by LIVINGHAUS PTY LTD t/as Healthy Home Expert. All frameworks, templates, downloads, and training content are protected under copyright and may not be reproduced, taught, or distributed without express permission. Naming conventions and descriptive course terms are aligned with fair use under Australian Consumer and Trademark Law. Any unauthorised replication or commercial misuse will be pursued.

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Course 1 : How to Get Trades On Board with Healthy Specs

NOW LIVE – $197 (Buy one Toolbox Talk for $197 or grab all 3 for $497)
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Bridge the gap between your healthy materials list and what actually gets installed. This essential short course teaches you how to:

  • Brief trades in 15 minutes or less

  • Navigate “I’ve done it this way for 20 years” mindsets

  • Use downloadable site posters, spec sheets, and calm comeback scripts

  • Create accountability and reduce risk of spec swaps

☑️ Includes all 5 modules
☑️ Comes with Toolbox Talks Poster Pack + Downloadables
☑️ Course credit if you later join the full Certified Healthy Building Professional.

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Course 2 : Working with Healthy Paints & Finishes

LAUNCHING FEB 26 – $197 (Buy one Toolbox Talk for $197 or grab all 3 for $497)
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Get practical on-site strategies for using low-VOC and natural finishes the right way - so your painter or decorator doesn’t undo all your good work.

  • How to brief painters on health-based material choices

  • Safe storage, mixing, and ventilation during works

  • Avoiding VOC “layering” in closed spaces

  • Includes: Contractor Paint Cheat Sheet + Air Quality Tips

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Course 3 : Joinery & Cabinetry the Healthy Way

LAUNCHING FEB 26 – $197 (Buy one Toolbox Talk for $197 or grab all 3 for $497)
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Cabinetry is one of the biggest VOC offenders - this course arms you with tools to make it safer.

  • What installers need to know about high-VOC board, edge banding, adhesives

  • How to request compliant materials from cabinet makers

  • On-site red flags and checklists

  • Includes: Installer Tip Sheet + Sample Briefing Script

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Course 4: Moisture & Mould Prevention On Site

Coming Soon…$197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Mould isn’t just a materials issue it’s a sequencing and site control issue. This course walks through exactly what trades need to know to prevent costly, health-impacting issues before they start.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Train your team on critical “red flag” stages (e.g., waterproofing, wet area fit-off, insulation install)

  • Use real-world examples of how mould forms even in new builds

  • Manage subbies and suppliers to avoid moisture traps

  • Include low-cost, high-impact prevention strategies in your site briefings

☑️ Includes: Waterproofing Briefing Card + Moisture Risk Checklist
☑️ Bonus: Sample mould clause for builder contracts

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Course 5 : Safer Flooring: What Trades Need to Know

Coming Soon…$197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Flooring is a top source of VOCs, PFAS, and adhesives. This course gives you the language, tools, and templates to ensure what goes underfoot doesn’t compromise air quality or client health.

You’ll cover:

  • What to ask when quoting or specifying timber, laminate, carpet, or vinyl

  • How to vet glues, underlays, and sealants

  • On-site protocols for install (ventilation, timing, drying)

  • How to push back if suppliers want to substitute with a cheaper toxic option

☑️ Includes: Flooring Vetting Template + Install Briefing Slide
☑️ Ideal for: Builders, designers, flooring contractors, and client advocates

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Course 6: Furnishings & Soft Finishes for Low-Tox Homes

Coming Soon…$197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Couches, curtains, rugs, and upholstery can undo all your upstream efforts. This course helps designers, specifiers, and consultants communicate with suppliers and clients about safer soft materials.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify high-risk materials (formaldehyde resins, flame retardants, PFAS coatings)

  • Vet suppliers for safer options and know the right questions to ask

  • Handle resistance from budget-conscious clients without compromising core values

  • Create easy-to-use spec sheets for custom furniture makers

☑️ Includes: Designer Material Vetting Template + Sample Client Script
☑️ Bonus: Ready-to-use Low-Tox Furnishings Spec Sheet

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Course 7: Healthy Flooring Installation Essentials

Coming Soon,,,$197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)


Even low-tox flooring can become high-risk if installed with conventional adhesives, levellers or sealants. This course helps you manage the fit-out phase safely.

  • How to brief installers and floor finishers

  • Healthier choices for adhesives, underlays, and coatings

  • VOC spikes during installation - and how to manage them

  • Includes: Flooring System Material Map + Installer Briefing Card

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Course 8 : Site Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality During Construction

Coming Soon…$197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Healthy air quality isn’t just about what you specify it’s about what happens on-site. This course shows you how to protect air quality throughout the construction phase.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Spot key contamination risks during sanding, finishing, and joinery install

  • Brief trades on safe storage, mixing, and site ventilation

  • Use temporary filtration and purge cycles to reduce VOC and dust exposure

  • Prevent “trapped toxin” conditions in sealed-up, airtight homes

☑️ Includes: IAQ During Construction Poster + Trade Briefing Slides
☑️ Bonus: Temporary Ventilation Cheat Sheet for Builders

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Course 9: Safer Site Cleaning, Dust Control & Handover Prep

Coming Soon…$197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Construction dust, chemical residues, and final clean choices can undo health-focused designs. This course walks you through safer site hygiene practices that deliver a truly healthy handover.

You’ll cover:

  • Healthier site cleaning protocols - what to use, what to avoid

  • Briefing cleaners and final trades on low-tox wipe-downs and floor care

  • How to handle lead dust, silica, and microplastic fibres

  • What to include in a clean handover pack for clients

☑️ Includes: Cleaner Briefing Template + Healthy Handover Checklist
☑️ Bonus: Final Site IAQ Testing Prep Guide

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Course 10: The Healthy Building Walkthrough: Final Checks Before Handover

Coming Soon – $197
(Course credit applies toward the Certified Healthy Building Professional upon enrolment)

Your healthy building work deserves to be seen, documented, and passed on with confidence. This course helps you conduct a final walkthrough that protects your specs and communicates value to clients.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Do a structured walkthrough that checks key health-related installs

  • Document and photograph specs for future reference

  • Hand over maintenance plans and IAQ tips to the homeowner

  • Identify (and correct) late-stage swaps or oversights before it’s too late

☑️ Includes: Healthy Walkthrough Checklist + Client Handover Pack Template
☑️ Ideal for: Designers, consultants, builders, and post-build assessors

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