Home - Hayward Institute Home Hayward InstitutE What is a Healthy Home. A healthy home environment is the product of how a home was constructed how it is mantained how resilient it can be in the face of changing climate patterns how it is mantained how it is mantained how it is maintained how it is mantained how occupants live in it on a daily basis Factors that influence a healthy home include. good indoor air quality the absence of lead and radon exposure control of moisture effects and mold limited exposure to unventilated natural gas inside the home limited exposure to harmful chemicals in home materials and furnishings limited exposure to harmful chemicals in use items such as pesticides personal care products and cleaning products why does it matter. A healthy home supports a healthy environment for you your family and the planet.