Prescriptions for a Healthy House, 3rd Edition: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Homeowners - Softcover

Paula Baker-Laporte; Erica Elliott; John Banta

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865716048 ISBN 13: 9780865716049

Publisher: New Society Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

Although there is nothing complicated about constructing healthier homes, building for health is still not standard practice, and in fact there are many aspects of conventional home construction that are detrimental to human well-being.

From foundation to rooftop, to home care and repair, Prescriptions for a Healthy House takes the mystery out of healthy-house building, renovation, and maintenance by walking the owner/architect/builder team through the entire construction process. Chapters include:

• Frame construction alternatives
• Thermal and moisture control
• Flooring and finishes
• Furnishings

The authors—an architect, medical doctor, and restoration consultant—bring a singular combination of expertise and perspectives to this book. The result—now in its third completely updated edition—is a unique guide to creating healthy indoor and outdoor spaces, including many new resources, as well as specialized knowledge from several nationally recognized experts in the field of building biology.

This unique guide will appeal to architects, designers, contractors, medical professionals, and homeowners.

Paula Baker-Laporte is the principal architect and founder of Baker-Laporte & Associates and EcoNest Design. John Banta is a senior indoor environmental consultant for Restorations Consultants, Inc. Erica Elliott, MD is a medical doctor specializing in environmental medicine and family practice.

About this title

About the Author:

Paula Baker-LaPorte is the principal architect and founder of Baker-LaPorte and Assoc. and EcoNest Design. Erica Elliott is a medical doctor specializing in environmental medicine and family practice. John Banta is a senior indoor environmental consultant for Restorations Consultants, Inc.

Review:

"Packed with advice on sourcing healthier materials and the likely costs, with information on every aspect of housebuilding from design to interior finish." Professional Housebuilder & Property Developer Jan / Feb 2009

About this edition

• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0865716048
• ISBN 13: 9780865716049
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336