This TRADA Research Summary was prepared by ASBP Director Simon Corbey and examines the business case for healthy buildings, focusing upon the health and well-being certifications available for the assessment of buildings, building comfort, indoor air quality, and the role that timber can play within a healthy internal environment.
Contents list:
- What is a healthy building?
- Benefits of healthy buildings
- What are VOCs?
- Building comfort
- Timber and wood products within healthy buildings
- Specifying timber and wood products for healthy buildings
- Post-build issues
- Summary