Building Material Safety -- Selection Guide for Eco-Friendly Building Materials (Second Edition)

Author: (English) Curwell, S. et al., translated by Ding Jixin
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The authors start with the environmental issues that people commonly concern, introducing problems in the living environment from the perspective of protecting residents' health. They focus on the potential hazards that some materials in residential buildings may pose to the human body, and also discuss environmental issues that may arise from the production, use, and disposal of certain materials. The book proposes methods for evaluating material performance and provides specific guidance on the evaluation and use of different materials in various parts of a house (from walls, roofs, doors, windows to floors, and even sanitary facilities). It also includes recommendations for handling harmful building materials used in past structures (such as asbestos, lead, etc.). This book is a collective effort by a group of experts with expertise in environmental science, medicine, architectural design, and construction. They have extensive experience in their respective fields and have served in relevant international and British institutions. It serves as a valuable reference for those involved in construction, building material production, government environmental management departments, and policy-making personnel. Some chapters also provide essential knowledge and helpful recommendations for residents on how to properly select renovation materials when decorating their new homes.