About Us

Interra is led by partners Forrest and Danica, whose work is rooted in a practical understanding of how renovation decisions affect both human health and the environment.

Forrest is a licensed general contractor who has spent years working inside existing homes. Through daily, hands-on experience, he has seen what happens to materials once they leave product labels and enter lived-in spaces.

He has witnessed the volume of dust generated during demolition and installation—dust created by the very materials being cut, handled, and installed—often while families remain in their homes. He has seen how easily these particles migrate through HVAC systems, settle on surfaces, and persist long after construction ends. The fact that many of these materials require respirators, gloves, and full skin coverage during installation raises a fundamental question: what happens when those same substances become airborne, circulate through living spaces, and remain sealed inside walls and surfaces over time?

These experiences made it clear that many standard building products are not designed with long-term exposure and human health in mind.

Renovation practices affect more than just the interior of a home; they have a substantial impact on the surrounding environment. Conventional paints, for example, rely on plastic polymers that are among the largest sources of microplastic pollution in water systems. During cleanup, these materials are routinely washed from tools into yards and drains, sending microplastics directly into stormwater systems and local waterways. These particles do not disappear after application; they persist, fragment, and accumulate in both the environment and the human body.

Working with these systems daily—not theoretically, but hands-on—shaped Forrest’s understanding of what responsible renovation requires. It is not only about the finished appearance, but about what is released during the process, what remains in the home afterward, and how the health of those who inhabit it is affected over time.

Danica brings a complementary perspective shaped by her work in health, real estate, and the built environment. She is an Ayurvedic practitioner with a Master of Science in Integrative Medicine, a certified Vastu Design Consultant, and a licensed real estate professional. Her background allows her to approach homes not only as structures, but as environments that directly influence physiology, behavior, and long-term health.

Her work focuses on how chronic exposure to environmental toxins, poor air quality, disrupted light cycles, and sensory overload contribute to nervous system strain and chronic illness.

Through years of clinical practice and non-toxic product development, she has developed a clear understanding of how material choices, spatial layout, and environmental inputs shape overall well-being.

Together, Forrest and Danica approach renovation not as a cosmetic exercise, but as an intervention within a living system—one that shapes human health, environmental integrity, and long-term exposure. Each Interra project is guided by decisions that consider what enters the home, what remains behind, and what is released into the world beyond it.

At Interra, renovation is not treated as an isolated event, but as a considered, long-term investment in both human and environmental health.