9780970210708 - Prescriptions for a Healthy House: a Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners by Baker, Paula; Elliott, Erica; Banta, John (2 results)
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Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.Don's Book Store
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition First Printing Stated. 259 Pages Indexed. No defects noted. Interior text and illustration pages are flawless. For people who are concerned about exposure to toxins found in conventional building materials and practices, This book shows how to design interior and exterior space, an…d 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 Multiple Chemical Sensitivity disorder. Paul Baker specializes in residential architecture for chemically-sensitive homeowners. Erica Elliott is a physician trained in environmental medicine. John Banta has over a decade of trouble-shooting experience detecting indoor environmental problems. Contents in 16 Chapters: General Requirements, Site Work, Concrete, Masonry or Other Alternatives to Frame Construction, Metals, Wood and Plastics, Thermal and Moisture Control, Openings, Finishes, Specialties, Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, Conveying Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical. Flynn, Lisa (illustrator).
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Seller: Broad Street Books, Branchville, NJ, U.S.A.Broad Street Books
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.
