Sapient House

 ↓  APPLICATION Now Open! ↓

Sapient House came about as a reaction to my personal desire for safe, supportive and affordable housing as well as the great and largely unsatisfied need that currently exists for other people in my position. Having lived and struggled with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity for over four years, I have had a truly difficult time finding stable accommodations. In my journey and travels I have met a diverse mix of extraordinary humans facing nearly impossible odds just to meet their own basic needs. Millions of Americans currently cope with some form of environmental illness, but there is a serious lack of resources for us. I am fortunate enough to be getting healthier all the time, due in large part to my grandparents who have taken me in until I can find a new home and my husband who works hard for the both of us. They are compassionate individuals who see how difficult this all is. Despite the hurdles we continue to jump, we are all optimistic that one day soon I will get to share a space with others like me and we will all get the unfortunately unique opportunity to thrive against all odds. I believe that we will have the most success as a community, so that is what I am building!
Qualities of an Ideal Sapient Housemate
  • Already living Fragrance Free​
  • Dedicated to sustainable living​
  • Has experience sharing space
  • 21+ and 4/20 Friendly
  • Enjoys a tidy home
  • Enjoys entertaining and hosting events 
  • Can afford rent and utilities (approx. $1,350/m) per room
  • Has an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Open and communicative
  • Is a content creator or is comfortable sharing space with people who are and possibly participating in prouctions
  • Wants to make the world  better place for all humans

If you are interested in living together please fill out the form below and I will be in touch. We intend to move in somewhere between September and November, the sooner we put the right group together and find the space, the better! Please note that if you are not selected for this iteration of Sapient House, there will be more opportunities in the future as I intend to organize more houses going forward, specially for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and other environmental illnesses. ​
On the Hunt for a Safer Rental
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Finding a home that can accommodate a group of adults, some of whom have Multiple Chemical Sensitivities or other environmental illnesses has  been a near impossible task since humans started falling ill with these conditions in the early 20th century.  As many as 55 million* Americans are currently reporting being negatively impacted by chemicals, often found in building materials and fragranced consumer products, 22 million* of which have missed work or had to leave their jobs entirely due to exposure. The most important piece in any environmentally ill person's attempt to recover is having safe and sustainable accommodations. Unfortunately, various studies are showing that as many as 90% of of people who have MCS will experience homelessness at some point in their journey and at least 60%* are currently in need of safer shelter. I personally have had a very hard time finding places to live since I started experiencing MCS back in 2014 and I was even homeless for a time. I have worked with other canaries and allies to put together a list of qualities that make up a safer space. I hope that living in a home like this will help me recover from MCS once and for all.
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  • 3+ bedrooms, 1.5+ bathrooms
  • Management will let us choose the cleaning company OR clean on our own prior to move-in
  • 5+ year (ideally 10+ year) old property
  • No major construction projects in last 5 years
  • Low/non-VOC paints and materials used + well off gassed OR management allow us to paint the entire inside of the space with said products
  • In-unit private laundry, free of mold
  • Little/no issues with mold in general
  • Non-carpeted space (if at all: wool)​
  • ​​​Low/no use of pesticides or chemical yard care on property or private yard
  • Away from main streets and industrial  pollutants
  • Free standing structure OR no shared vents
  • Away from major electrical centers and meters (smart meters can be covered)
  • No pets (history of pets needs to be addressed)
  • Non-gas powered appliances or heating
  • Trees around space for additional air cleaning
  • Good ventilation in general
  • Working window in bathrooms

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​Contact me!