HEALTHY BUILDING MATERIALS (ONLINE)

Healthy Building Materials will explore the relationship between our built environment and our health. As we move to more energy efficient buildings with effective air sealing and appropriate mechanical ventilation, a growing body of evidence is helping us understand a broader range of appliances, systems, materials and finishes that can be harmful to human health. By adopting a proactive approach to healthy materials, builders and home renovators can guard their own health and deliver beautiful, healthy buildings that have lasting value.

The course will consist of a selected list of pre-course readings, videos, and relevant websites. Classroom time will include a discussion of the key concepts and information in the readings, and an exercise to identify materials substitutions in real-life projects.