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

259 Pages Indexed. Previous owner's name at top right of front cover. Signs of a previous moisture exposure to last 15 pages (Index). Light bumps to the final 30 pages. The previous 221 pages are near flawless with tight, bright, and white pages. 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. Laid-in is a one-page tract titled Good Indoor Air Quality in Energy-Efficient Buildings by Bradley Turk, Mountain West Technical Associates.…