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Safer Construction Tipsfor the Environmentally Sensitiveby Julie Gensernon-toxic construction consultants: Melinda Honn, Greg ConradNote from authorHo

• Larger homes with high/cathedral ceil-ings will help disperse interior pollutants better than a small home with normal height ceilings.• Build a lon

• Install a central vacuum system that dis-charges exhaust directly to the outdoors and locate the vacuum hose and wall plate in a utility closet to m

system you choose—can be located out-side the home in a utility shed far from your living space. It is best to use a ‘closed system’ that re-circulate

materials in operation before installing. Safer materials for heating include ceramic tiles and stainless steel.3• If using propane gas, locate the he

a. Keep the heat in—and the cold air out.1. Locate spaces that need less heat (closets, stairs, garages, etc.) along the north wall, and spaces that n

d. Protect from sun.1. Do not build on east or especially west slopes. South slopes are best if solar heating is required in winter (north slopes are

k. Ventilate naturally to cool during Spring and Fall.1. Use “night flush cooling” to cool your home at night in preparation for the heat of the next

• Mold and electrical sensitivities are envi-ronmentally triggered illnesses that occur in a subset of those with Chemical Sensitivity. We recommend t

computer and other equipment should be kept away from critical areas like the bedroom. MATERIALS SELECTION• Steel studs should only be used inside wal

ing, High Intensity Lighting (HID), MetalHalide, and arc lamps. Test for your sensi-tivities before installing electrical and lighting equipment.• Low

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ground (chassis) and neutral.PLUMBING• Copper pipes, although preferred by many who are chemically sensitive, are not ideal for ES as they conduct EMF

• Practice a chemical-free lifestyle to reduce your total body burden of toxins: replace all personal care and home-cleaning products with chemi-cal f

sources:1, 2, 3• Ideally, build your foundation on a slab to avoid basements and crawlspaces, as both can have moisture and mold problems in just abou

Berms: down-slopes of land that can direct water away from your foundation. Shoemaker advises: fill the berm withpebbles, then cover with mesh near th

• Install a whole house HEPA air purification system to remove mold spores. Be aware that some Hepa filters may use glues that contain formaldehyde. I

• Personally test all materials overnight, or longer, to see if they are well tolerated while you sleep, as reactions are often more prominent at nigh

adobe• Adobe is a great building resource in dry climates, however, in wet climates those with chemical sensitivities may be sensitive to the wet eart

resistant, energy efficient, and durable. Its manufacturing process emits no pol-lutants, creates no by-products or toxic waste products, and uses 80

gypsum concrete floor underlayment used in concrete construction, then install ceramic tiles on top.pier and beam• If your house needs to be elevated,

• Although preferred by some with CS, copper pipes are not ideal because they conduct electricity. Copper also does not insulate, and has been linked

indexi Note from Authorii Copyright and Disclaimeriii Index1 Great Expections: Be Realistic 2 Choose Your Neighborhood: Location, Location, Location4

to protect against water absorption, ter-mites, and decay; contain no solvents or heavy metals. First test to see whether you tolerate air leaking thr

earth plaster• Tolerated by some with chemical sensitivi-ties but mold may become an issue. Read The Natural Plaster Book by Cedar Rose Guelberth and

• For tile floors, don’t forget to install a 3- to 4-inch baseboard using the same tiles as you use on the floors. This will protect the walls from da

silicate/mineral or silicate dispersion• Silicate / mineral paints have a very low VOC level with very little odor, contain no solvents, are colorfast

• Portland Cement is well-tolerated by those with chemical sensitivities for grout-ing in place of standard grout that con-tains plasticizers. (Note:

refrigerator / freezer• Use transparent drawers to minimize risk of food spoilage.• If you have ES, consider purchasing a counter-height refrigerator/

• Use stainless steel, or powder-coated steel.TV/book cabinets• House TV and other electronic equip-ment behind closed doors (glass works well) when n

• Wood products; they harbor odors, use toxic sealants, will need re-finishing over a lifetime.• Porous materials requiring toxic sealants.• Solvents.

sources1individual surveys of 18 people that built housing for someone with moderate to severe chemical and/or electrical sensitivities including: Ari

29 flooring30 groutinggrout sealerkitchen counterkitchen backsplashkitchen cabinetry31 kitchen appliancesbathroom wall/floorsbathroom fixtures32 stora

• Depending on the materials and consult-ants used to build your non-toxic home, you can expect to spend anywhere from the same as typical constructio

• Choose a locale and climate where you have access to clean, fresh air and can keep your windows open most of the year.2• As a general rule, mountain

AIR & NOISE POLLUTION from construction sites, industry, nuclear plants, traffic, air-ports, asphalt or parking lot fumes, future highways, neighb

• Contact the building safety department in your local city or county to find out local building codes. Codes can affect anything from smoke detector

• If at all possible, stay in a camper or buildtemporary housing and live on the land for a full year before building, to experi-ence it in every seas