Prescriptions for a Healthy HouseA Practical Guide for Architects, Builders, and Homeowners (Paperback) - Revised & Expanded Editionby Paula Baker-Laporte*; Erica Elliott; John Banta 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. ISBN: 0865714347 / Publisher: New Society Publishers / Date: Aug 2001 / Page Count: 315 Paula Baker-Laporte* is co author of the light straw clay system book EcoNest and the little booklet "Mooseprints" along with husband Robert LaPorte. Copies of "Mooseprints" still available- enquire by email. |