Prescriptions for a Healthy House (Paperback)

~ (Author), Erica Elliott (Author), John Banta (Author)

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Product Description

This invaluable guide for the homeowner/architect/builder takes the mystery out of healthy house building by walking the reader through the construction process. It explains where and why standard building practices are not healthful, what to do differently, and how to obtain alternative materials and expertise. Prescriptions for a Heathy House shows how to design interior and exterior space, and select construction materials that enhance and promote physical well-being.

About the Author

Paul Baker specializes in residential architecture. She has been diagnosed as chemically sensitive and is intimately aware of the health threat of many construction materials and methods. Erica Elliott is a physician trained in environmental medicine. John Bantra has over a decade of trouble-shooting experience detecting indoor environmental problems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: New Society Publishers; 2 Revised edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865714347
• ISBN-13: 978-0865714342
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #615,937 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good one., September 8, 2001

By A Customer

When this new edition of "Prescriptions" came out, it was the most complete of any book about Healthy Homes/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. The combination of architect/doctor/building specialist as authors works very well.

The information is thorough and well documented. They can back up what they say. It is very well organized.

As a Home Builder, I find this to an excellent resource on MCS. On the down side, it is a little bit of a dry read.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough book on home construction, May 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners (Paperback)

This book covers most aspects of building a healthy house in full detail. It is not easy reading for someone who is unfamiliar with construction, and many of the suggestions may be beyond the average reader's capacity. There are sections on more basic areas like appliances, paint etc. which are easier to implement than some of the major construction suggestions that the authors go into. Overall, it is a good book and resource guide, with plenty of phone numbers and addresses. I, myself, located and bought a Neff kitchen from his resource information and recommendation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best how-to book on creating healthy homes., May 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders and Homeowners (Paperback)

This is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide by an experienced architect whose commitment to healthy and sustainable building is complete. There is no fluff to be found here - from foundation to finish, Paula Baker tells us how to select materials which work for both us and the environment.