Designers can profitably update specifications from basements to roofs to include the latest materials and practices for healthy homes. The author also considers other eco-factors like recycled content. At the end of the book are nine construction details that integrate this information for practical use. A very valuable part of the author's approach is the use of priority ratings for three levels of construction, showing how projects at all budget levels can incorporate these ideas.
Homeowners can use the beginning section to educate and prioritize healthy building concerns.
Introductions to each section can help homeowners to understand healthy design details. This kind of education is invaluable when making the trade-off decisions that every project faces. There is a small section on maintenance so that the effort put into creating the healthier home remains worthwhile. This book is a great resource for everyone in ecobuilding. A Guide to Planning, Building and Maintaining a Healthier Home, by Dan Morris.