The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to understanding and avoiding hazardous materials and poor air quality in buildings.
The impact of building materials and construction methods on the health and wellbeing of occupants is often underestimated. This book is an essential guide to understanding and avoiding hazardous materials and poor air quality in buildings.
Tom Woolley is an architect and environmental consultant in County Down, Northern Ireland. He has been a practising architect and academic, teaching at UK institutions including Strathclyde University, Hull School of Architecture, Queens University Belfast, University of Central Lancashire and the Centre for Alternative Technology. He co-authored the Green Building Handbook and is author of Natural Building, Hemp Lime Construction and Low Impact Building.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction 2. Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 3. Emissions from materials - Why do we need to use hazardous chemicals? 4. Cancer, Carcinogens and Building Materials 5. Other Hazards and Radiation 6. Hazardous Materials to be avoided and why 7. Mould, Damp, Fuel Poverty and Breathability 8. Ventilation and a critique of Passiv Haus 9. Dealing with problems in existing buildings 10. Healthy building theories 11. How to build healthier buildings 12. Policy Issues for Healthy Buildings - A critical analysis
1. Introduction 2. Volatile Organic Compound Emissions 3. Emissions from materials - Why do we need to use hazardous chemicals? 4. Cancer, Carcinogens and Building Materials 5. Other Hazards and Radiation 6. Hazardous Materials to be avoided and why 7. Mould, Damp, Fuel Poverty and Breathability 8. Ventilation and a critique of Passiv Haus 9. Dealing with problems in existing buildings 10. Healthy building theories 11. How to build healthier buildings 12. Policy Issues for Healthy Buildings - A critical analysis
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