Safer Construction Tips for the Environmentally Sensitive
safer housing for someone with environmental sensitivities,
requiring a home free of chemicals, mold, and / or
electromagnetic fields (EMFs).
We are proud to present our “safer” construction tips for those with severe environmental sensitivities who do not tolerate conventional building materials. Based on the completed surveys of 18 people who have completed construction for someone with moderate to severe chemical and/or electrical sensitivities, our brochure is packed with 300+ tips to help you build your non-toxic home.
This guide was researched and written in 2007 by Re|shelter co-founder Julie Genser in collaboration with Melinda Honn, Re|shelter Advisory Board Member and President of the Southwest Environmental Health Association, and Greg Conrad, the former Head of Residential Building Safety for the City of Phoenix. As of 2/11, Re|shelter will receive 100% of all proceeds from the sale of the printable version of this PDF brochure.
It is now well-known that conventional construction produces tightly sealed interiors that are usually more toxic than outdoor environments, with formaldehyde and solvents off-gassing from plywood cabinets and carpet glues for years to come. Not to mention “electro-smog” from cordless phones, WiFi systems, cable TV, and other wireless transmission systems. As awareness of indoor air pollution has grown, more focus has been put on “green” building materials like strawbale and bamboo, and renewable energy systems like active solar and wind power. While better for the environment, many people are sensitive to these natural materials that are more susceptible to mold and other fungi and may contain volatile oils, like the terpenes found in pine and other aromatic woods. Safer Construction Tips explores alternatives to “toxic” and “green,” offering advice on how to create non-toxic interiors built from inert materials like ceramic tile, stone and glass.
Written for those with moderate to severe environmental sensitivities, the guide may also be useful for people with other chronic illnesses that have potential environmental contributing factors such as Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), Parkinson’s Disease, and Autism Spectrum (AS), as well as for families concerned about raising their children in a less toxic indoor environment.
Our PDF download is worth every penny! Close to 40 pages, packed with 300+ tips on how to build a house that is mold-, emf-, and chemical-free, and illustrated with photos. We are offering the PDF printable version at several prices so that you can show your support as your finances allow. To purchase the printable version of this guide, please send one of the below amounts or your own amount (minimum of US$15.00, or $25.00 or $40.00) to our PayPal account at j_genser [@] hotmail.com (delete brackets and spaces around the ‘@’ symbol). We will e-mail the printable version to the e-mail address you provide within 48 hours. We thank you for your support!
Please note: Our PDFs are electronic documents compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0. We do not sell hard copies of the brochure at this time. All sales final; no refunds.
Concise, but thorough guidance
This easy-to-read, concise, but completely thorough handbook pretty much covers all you need to know about the basics of planning for safe housing for people with environmental illnesses, or EI. Of course, as those who have EI or live with someone with EI know, since the needs of each person are highly individual and unique, basic guidance is in fact the best there is. This will serve as an invaluable resource not only for those who are searching for safe housing, but also for any and all architects / builders designing in the 21st century, because whether we like it or not, allergies and illnesses are both ubiquitous and on the rise, and the environment is surely not getting any cleaner. Now, more than ever before, there is no place more important to have clean air to breathe than in one’s home. Unfortunately, it may be some time before the requirements for safe housing are taught in schools or on the field, so this guidebook may serve as a handy tool for those who wish to enlighten themselves with how to create a safe, non-toxic home. ecosis
top photo: © Snowflake Beach | EI House Snowflake, Arizona
