Tony Benger
Builder
I've had a number of professional roles in the construction industry, currently a Site Foreman for a large fitout company. I have been fortunate enough to work on some PassivHaus, high end and high performance residential projects. I'm very passionate about healthy homes, building properly and constructing the future built environment to be as bioenergetically compatible as possible. I'm a "mouldie" and having had CIRS myself, and knowing the effect your home can have on your health (both good and bad), it's vital to me that we build better homes in the future.
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Sept. 1, 2025
#18 - Connecting the Dots: A Carpenter’s Journey from Illness to Healthy Homes with Tony Benger
In this conversation, Jess Kismet interviews Anthony Benger, a carpenter from Melbourne who shares his personal journey with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) caused by mould exposure. The discussion explores the intersection of health and building practices, emphasizing the importance of creating healthy living environments. Anthony reflects on his experiences with chronic illness, the challenges of navigating the building industry, and the need for better education on environmental...
Guest: Tony Benger