S1Ep111 Healthy Home Construction with Brian Johnson of Senergy360

Healthy home construction isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s becoming a necessity. Builders across the country are realizing that the way we’ve been framing, finishing, and sealing up homes is creating spaces that look great but quietly make people feel like hell. Brian Johnson has been ahead of that curve for over a decade, and now he’s helping contractors, clients, and communities rethink how homes should actually be built.

With 22+ years in the construction world and a background as a pro athlete, Brian didn’t come at healthy home construction from theory. He lived it. He was biohacking, working with functional medicine pros, and training hard—only to find out through extensive lab testing that his mold and toxin levels were off the charts. No symptoms, just performance slowly grinding down. That was his wake-up call.

“I wasn’t sick—but I was a ticking time bomb. The testing showed mold and toxicity levels higher than people who were bedridden. That’s when the lightbulb went off.”

Most builders hear “healthy” and think green tech, solar panels, or another set of costly specs to upsell. But Brian makes it clear—this isn’t greenwashing. Healthy home construction means dialing in every element of the build so the home supports human performance, not just energy performance. And he breaks it down in builder terms: it starts with the envelope, the layout, the air systems, and the materials—every trade has a role.

“There’s a big difference between building green and building for health. One makes you feel good about your choices. The other actually helps people feel better in their homes.”

He’s not pushing straw bale huts or boutique systems either. Brian’s using proven materials like ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) to create mass-wall construction with serious thermal performance and mold resistance. No cavities, no leaks, no nonsense. It’s not about being exotic—it’s about making smart, science-backed upgrades that fit into your existing process.

Brian works with builders across the country as a project manager and consultant—bringing his Synergy360 specs and healthy home construction playbook to projects in places like Miami, Austin, California, and Arizona. These aren’t pipe dreams—they’re million-dollar homes, full-on communities, and proof-of-concept models that get contractors, clients, and investors aligned.

“We’re building communities, not just homes. These are live case studies—and we’re inviting other builders in to see it for themselves.”

The kicker? These homes don’t just feel better—they perform better. Lower EMF exposure, cleaner air, reduced humidity, and minimal off-gassing means fewer client complaints, longer-lasting materials, and better word-of-mouth. And yes, there’s a cost—Brian says to expect about 20–30% more than a standard custom build—but for clients looking for longevity, healing, and a real lifestyle upgrade, that’s a no-brainer.

“The home becomes the modality. It’s not just where you live—it’s where you recover.”

Healthy home construction isn’t just for the rich, though. The long game is scale. Brian’s rolling out the Healthy Builders Academy to teach builders, trades, and project managers how to adopt these systems without wrecking their budgets or timelines. He’s also building model homes and small communities in Arizona that serve as live training grounds—real builds, not PowerPoints.

The best part? Builders are finally paying attention. Five years ago, Brian says they looked at him like he was wearing a tinfoil hat. Now, contractors are calling him in to spec jobs, train crews, and walk sites. Because once you understand what’s really making people sick in their homes—whether it’s bad air, mold, EMFs, or chemical exposure—you can’t unsee it. And when you realize it’s fixable with smarter construction? That’s a game-changer.

“I speak the language of construction. I just put health into builder terms—so the trades get it, and they care.”

Healthy home construction isn’t about selling a dream. It’s about building homes that work—for the people who live in them, and for the builders who put their name on the sign out front.

Watch the full episode on YouTube.

About Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson is the founder of Senergy360, a builder, biohacker, and certified Building Biologist with over 22 years of construction experience. His mission is to bring healthy home construction to the mainstream by combining performance building, non-toxic materials, and human-centered design. Brian works across the U.S. as a project manager, consultant, and educator to help builders create homes that support health, recovery, and long-term well-being.

Want the blueprint? Download Beyond the Build—A Blueprint for High-Performance Healing Homes, Brian’s free guide breaking down the 12 core systems behind his healthy home strategy.

Learn more at Senergy360.com

About Michael Krisa
Michael Krisa is the straight-talking voice behind Builder Straight Talk—the podcast and platform built for real-deal builders, developers, and tradespeople who are serious about scaling their business, funding smarter, and learning from others who’ve been in the trenches.

He’s not just a host—Michael’s a veteran real estate investor, digital strategist, and branding expert who’s spent over 20 years helping industry pros cut through the fluff and focus on what actually grows a business. His no-BS interviews get right to the heart of what makes the best in the building industry thrive.

Each week on Builder Straight Talk, Michael sits down with builders, contractors, remodelers, and developers to dig into real-world wins, lessons learned the hard way, funding moves that worked (and didn’t), and the systems that turn chaos into consistency.

If you’re serious about growing your construction business—and want honest conversations without the hype—this is your show.