There are a number of books and periodicals dealing with the subject on a variety of levels. Some of the better ones are listed in the Selected Bibliography at the end of this paper. There is an increasing amount of information available on healthy construction. As would be expected, some advice is better than others. When dealing with sensitive individuals, don't believe anyone who tells you that a product is universally tolerable.
People can have very unusual sensitivities to a wide variety of products.
For example, most sensitive people are bothered by synthetic materials like vinyls and acrylics. However, some occasionally report problems with natural materials like cotton, while others can tolerate synthetic paints after a period of time. This is why, when sensitivities are severe, testing is imperative. Don't use carpeting When it comes to poor indoor air quality, carpeting is one of the worst offenders. Old carpeting is a haven for microbes, some of which are highly allergenic.