Is it more healthy to live inside of a house or outside of a house?

Question

Is it more healthy to live inside of a house or outside of a house?

Answer 1

It depends on the house.  Some homes are very high in VOC's.  Then again, some communities are quite polluted.

That said, I love being outside.  I think it would be healthier, assuming decent air quality, to live outside during moderate weather.  During inclement, extreme hot or cold weather, it would be healthier indoors.

Answer 2

The key to a safe indoor environment is proper air exchange and proper filtering.  New houses that are sealed up tight and do not have the undersized sized HRV's (Heat Recovery Ventilators) can have up to 100 times the air polutants as the outside air.

These HRV's should sized porperly and have the intake air filtered with high efficient filters such as HEPA filters.  There should be one or two pre-filters before the HEPA filter.  The Pre-filters can be the cheap fibreglass filters.  They will remove the larger particles and extend the life of the HEPA filters.  These filters have to be changed on a regular basis.  The fibreglass pre-filters in the HRV and the furnace should be change every month.  If you have two fibeglass pre-filters, you remove and through out the first fibreglass filter the air passes through and move the second filter into it's place.  Put a new fibreglass filter in the second filters position.  The HEPA filter may last six months to a year.  The HEPA filters should be checked monthly when you are changing the fibreglass filters.  Look for clogged ribs, molds and mildews especially periods of high heat and humidity.  If any of these conditions exist, change the HEPA filter.

If this is done correctly, the indoor atmosphere should safer.

A lot depends on the materials used in construction, finishing, and furnishing.

Remember that proper use of ventilating fans in washrooms and kitchens also affect the indoor air quality.

Hope this helps

Good luck.

Answer 3

Both is needed. When weather is bad you must be inside but when it is nice out it is good to go outside to get some fresh air!

Answer 4

It depends a lot on the person and the house. If you suffer from allergies then definately inside cause you have more control over your environment.  So it all depends on the situation.

Answer 5

buy green living products to clean and do not buy bleach or amonia....buy environment friendly products for home like natures furniture and energy saving appliances.

outside same there.

gardening buy organic seeds

Answer 6

Well, you need a bit of both. It's not exactly the healthiest to live outside, since there are probably more bugs and other harmful things. In that sense, a house is better. Then again, it's healthy to get sun and fresh air. They both equal out.

Sorry if I answered the wrong question. I didn't fully get it lol.

Answer 7

i think it's the same cuz the air from outside goes inside?!

Answer 8

Depends on many things... where the house is build (Urban or Rural), how old the house it, materials used in construction, how efficiently insulated (nearly air tight?), among other things.... Many houses, especially manufactured housing, use materials and paints in construction that off gas deadly fumes for months or even years.... the more efficient (tight construction) the home is made the worse this can get (no free exchange of inside and outside air... only in urban locations is the air quality possibly better inside than outside the home.

Answer 9

depends on the air quality that day? lol

Answer 10

I don't know about eating, but on the news they were saying that it's healthier to cook food inside and not on a barbecuer or something.

I don't care though. They're always coming up with lame "studies".

Answer 11

In terms of physical health, it depends on a number of factors:

- where you live

- your health history (allergies, state of health)

- presence of pollution

- climate of the area you're living in

- peace & order situation

- materials of the house/building

- ventilation of indoor space

- your person

A little outdoor endeavor is good for most people, but it's not for everyone. People who aren't in good health or have certain health issues,  such as those with pollen allergies, light sensitivity (photophobia), compromised immune systems & undergoing therapy, may not be advised to live outdoors.

Where you live & what the climate is there also matters. The peace & order issues may come up, especially in urban settings. Crimes happen anywhere though and outside you're more vulnerable. Pollution also affects how good moving outdoors will be.

For the indoor option, the materials composing your house may need replacement. Some older materials used back then are now considered bad for your health (asbestos, for example). Also, poor ventilation could cause various respiratory disorders.

Lastly, this depends on the person -  his skills, coping mechanisms (in the immune system), mental state, ability to adapt & be resourceful. His attitude & behavior also affect the choice.

Answer 12

From personal experience, outside a house.  I've had a couple of 4 month stints of living in a tent and working outside and thinking back, I had so much energy.

I now live in a house but work outside for a living and at 36 I find I am much healthier than my desk jockey friends.

Answer 13

Out door people are always a lot healthier than indoor ones

so out door is much healthier

At least where i am ,and in the country

if you live in a big city the reverse is probably true

and inside is much safer ,

if you count being shot as unhealthy