Prescriptions for a Healthy House (English)

This book for homeowners, builders, and architects outlines a master plan for creating a healthy house from the ground up. Beginning with a warning about "sick building syndrome," the authors discuss the possible sources for indoor pollution, such as pesticides, electromagnetic fields, and mold. From the early stages of building (such as clearing and site work, building foundations, and selecting alternative building materials) up to the finishing work, the book offers advice and guidance in a way that minimizes health risks and promotes clean living. Also discussed are thermal and moisture control, as well as windows, doors, and other openings that are so critical to air exchange and necessary for a house that can, as the authors say, breathe. This book, which is the product of an architect, a physician, and an environmental expert, is a remarkably detailed guide on how to avoid toxic chemicals or situations that may encourage health irritants in the home. It also explains cost factors and provides budgeting suggestions for the environmentally-correct house. minimize