Prescriptions for a Healthy House, 3rd Edition: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Home Owners
Brand: New Catalyst Books
Categories: Books, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Home Improvement & Design



Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.6 x 9 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1897408209
Language: English
ISBN-10: 189740820X
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Print length: 336 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2014
subtitle: Paperback – October 1, 2014
author: Visit Amazon's Paula Baker-Laporte Page search results Paula Baker-Laporte Visit Amazon's John C. Banta Page search results John C. Banta Erica Elliott
review: Editorial Reviews Review null (2008-05-23) 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 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. (2007-11-27) About the Author Paula Baker-Laporte, FAIA is the principal architect and founder of Baker-Laporte and Assoc. and EcoNest Design. John C. 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. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. null (2008-05-23) Read more