Prescriptions for a Healthy House : A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners

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.