Prescriptions for a Healthy House
Prescriptions for a Healthy House
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For people who are concerned about exposure to toxins found in conventional building materials and practices, Prescriptions for a Healthy House shows how to design interior and exterior space, and select construction materials that enhance and promote physical well-being. This invaluable guide explains where and why standard building practices are not healthful, what to do differently, and how to obtain alternative materials and expertise. Includes a trove of manufacturer, service provider, and catalog resources plus a description of MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity disorder).??
Paul Baker specializes in residential architecture for chemically-sensitive homeowners. Erica Elliott is a physician trained in environmental medicine. John Bantra has over a decade of trouble-shooting experience detecting indoor environmental problems.
About the Author
Prescriptions for a Healthy House,Paula Baker-Laporte,Erica Elliott,John Banta,Lisa Flynn,New Society Publishers,0865714347,Architecture,Design & Construction,General,Methods & Materials,Architecture / General
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