Prescriptions For A Healthy House

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture
Cover of the book Prescriptions For A Healthy House by Paula Baker-LaPorte John C. Banta and Erica Elliott, New Society Publishers
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Author: Paula Baker-LaPorte John C. Banta and Erica Elliott ISBN: 9781550924107
Publisher: New Society Publishers Publication: May 1, 2008
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Paula Baker-LaPorte John C. Banta and Erica Elliott
ISBN: 9781550924107
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Publication: May 1, 2008
Imprint:
Language: English
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 wellbeing.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 * Finishes * Flooring * FurnishingsThe 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.
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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 wellbeing.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 * Finishes * Flooring * FurnishingsThe 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.

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