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GETTING TO KNOW HEALTHY HOME RESOURCES FOR TRIBES…
Top 10 Building Products for Durable, Healthy and Affordable Tribal Housing
This Guide was originally developed for a webinar we hosted for tribal procurement staff. Our technical advisors for the project were Thor Peterson, of Synthesis Consultants, and Doug Kennedy, of Pathway Design + ConstrucJon. Thor and Doug developed the guide by first conduc;ng a survey of green building experts in the
Pacific Northwest. Their goal was to idenJfy a mix of durable, healthy and affordable building materials, products, technologies. The results of their survey are included here, and can help you make procurement choices that substanJally improve indoor air quality and occupant health.
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q Healthier than commonly used alternaJves q Readily available from regional suppliers q Affordable/cost effecJve (life cycle perspec+ve) q Durable/easy to maintain
Criteria for products and technologies included in this Guide:
PLEASE NOTE: The products and companies highlighted in this guide are meant as examples and inclusion does not cons+tute endorsement of these products or companies on the part of Tribal Healthy Homes Network.
ApplicaJon: Flooring Manufacturers: Forbo, Armstrong Why it’s healthier: No chemical plasJcizers or stabilizers AnJ-‐staJc, anJbacterial Bonus: Very durable
#1: Natural Linoleum
Johnsonite Harmonium Linoleum
#2: Heat Recovery Ven;lators
ApplicaJon: Whole-‐house venJlaJon and heat recovery
Manufacturers: Various
Why it’s healthier: Allows for increased venJlaJon w/reduced energy penalty
Why it’s healthier: No glues, adhesives, resins to off-‐gas
Bonus: Forest Stewardship Council cerJficaJon
Green Mountain Woodworks
Suspected carcinogen and known irritant. Look for exterior grade engineered and composite wood products (“HUD-‐approved,” “Exposure 1”); formaldehyde-‐free fiberglass insulaJon
Avoid: 1 Urea formaldehyde
Low MERV raJng, 1” panel (non-‐pleated) designs. Fiberglass, foam, horsehair or hog’s hair all should be avoided. Can cause more issues than they fix PS: change filters regularly!
Avoid: 2 Useless furnace filters
Serves as a “sink” for toxins and irritants. Carpet and padding can be VOC emijers themselves. If soc surfaces required, consider cork, cleanable area rugs, or (last resort) low-‐pile, CRI Green Label Plus carpet
Avoid: 3 CarpeJng
image: Sari Kusumo
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