Building Materials, Health and Indoor Air Quality : No Breathing Space? (Paperback)

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