We left only the four walls. Complete demolition of the residence. New distribution of partitions and ceiling change. Creation of two suites with individual bathrooms and dressing rooms. Two additional rooms. A third full bathroom and a guest toilet. Complete plumbing and electrical installation. Air conditioning network. Installation of PVC windows with solar treatment. Kitchen. Installation of a reinforced door. Mixed ceramic and vinyl floor. Installation of an anti-scale system. Terrace with ipe wood bar and barbecue. Project for an investor that generated a capital gain of over 200,000 euros.
Complete demolition of the premises to leave it completely open. Reinforcement of structures. Perimeter partitioning duplicated, on one side with laminated plasterboard partitions and, on the other side, with decorative polyurethane insulation panels imitating brick. Wooden ceilings with fire-resistant treatment reinforced with metal plates and integration of progressive LED lighting. Creation of a bathroom dressing room. Complete plumbing and electrical installation, including three-phase. Air conditioning network. Assembly of PVC windows and glazing on the facade with a steel and 18mm glass structure. Resin floor without joints in the workshop and parquet in the office. Terrace extension and installation of hydraulic ceramic flooring. Assembly of a steel staircase to access the upper terrace.
Complete rehabilitation of an apartment for use as a primary residence and the organization of professional events. The work did not affect the layout, focusing on the selection of materials and colors to transform a classic apartment into a highly personalized space. The renowned Farrow and Ball paint was used. Emphasis was placed on lighting with recessed LED fixtures from Onok Lighting. The heart of the project lies in the open kitchen in the middle of the hallway, featuring a counter covered with black Zimbabwean granite and cladding with brass from northern France. A room with sliding doors was created, along with a large window that opens completely to give the feeling of a spacious terrace. The black and white two-tone stone floor creates a semi-open space towards the outside. A laundry room was created outside the kitchen. All carpentry was lacquered (doors, cabinets) to preserve the original elements, as were the radiators. Bathroom renovations were undertaken, along with parquet renewal. Ceilings were raised to gain an additional 35 cm in height. Carpeting was installed in the master bedroom.
Reduction of exposure to electromagnetic waves :
“What is ‘electrosmog,’ and what can you do to reduce your exposure to this invisible haze that surrounds us?
An invisible yet omnipresent haze.
Every time you turn on the television, connect to the Internet, or talk on the phone, the electrical waves from these devices generate an electromagnetic haze, also known as electrosmog, that you cannot feel or see… but that inevitably surrounds you.
Scientists have been studying this issue for years, debating the true harmfulness of the effects of these waves.
Is Wi-Fi harmful to health? Is overexposure to mobile phones affecting us slowly?
What is electromagnetic radiation, and how does it affect us?
These are questions that more and more people around the world are asking. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a detailed report on the electromagnetic waves from mobile phones, classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as “potentially carcinogenic.” This means that the risk has not been proven but has not been ruled out either. In 2015, a woman in France was granted a disability pension after claiming to suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), a condition recognized by the WHO, which has been researching it for years.
Unprecedented Increase
As societies industrialize and the technological revolution continues, we have experienced an unprecedented increase in the number and diversity of electromagnetic field sources. These sources are related to computers, mobile phones, and base stations, warned the WHO. The institution then stated that EHS symptoms “are not specific” but generally manifest with dermatological problems such as redness or a burning sensation, and vegetative symptoms such as fatigue, exhaustion, nausea, or concentration problems.
However, despite these statements, few countries recognize electromagnetic hypersensitivity as a disease. But studies on the subject have multiplied, as have the number of mobile phones and internet connections worldwide. And there is no doubt that ‘electrosmog,’ i.e., the set of electromagnetic radiations generated by these technologies and others, is on the rise.
What You Can Do to Reduce Your Exposure
“Keep your distance from the mobile phone.
The WHO’s recommendations on mobile phone use to reduce any risk are quite precise:
• Place the device at a distance of 30 or 40 cm from the body when texting or browsing the internet.
• Avoid bringing the device too close to your head (use headphones and ‘hands-free’ devices).
• Reduce the number and duration of calls.
• Use your mobile phone in areas with good reception.
• Do not sleep with your mobile phone in the room.
Mobile phone radiation is particularly concerning.
“The main consequence of the interaction between radiofrequency energy and the human body is tissue heating,” explains the WHO.
Some possible consequences, it adds, are alterations in heart rate and sleep, as well as in cognitive functions and blood pressure. However, there is still no proven causal relationship.”
In the House
Electromagnetic pollution is also found on walls, ceilings, and open spaces. It is enough for there to be radio signals to generate this pollution. And its strength will be more or less intense depending on the frequency of the waves.
That’s why some specialists recommend the following measures inside the house:
• Turn off Wi-Fi at night or put devices in airplane mode.
• Disconnect electrical appliances.
• Do not use reading lamps close to the body.
• Install filters that clean “dirty electricity.”
• Place appliances against walls facing outward.
Outside the Home
The Swiss organization Swiss Harmony, dedicated to research in the field of radio frequencies, recommends checking online which sites have more radio signals to avoid them as much as possible. Cellmapper.net or AntennaSearch.com are some of them.
There are also devices that measure electromagnetic pollution.
But, once again, it is important to consider that not all external or internal radiations in the house are harmful to health, and the effects of ‘electrosmog’ have not yet been proven or officially classified.
And since most of the electromagnetic waves around us are invisible and inevitable, the WHO advises being preventive.
What can we do to help you if you want to avoid electromagnetic risks or if you know, for example, that you live near antennas?
We will offer you:
• how to isolate your environment at ground level, walls, and ceilings,
• how to equip yourself electrically,
• some good practices.
