Green Building Features - Indoor Health

Features Benefits Examples
Low and no toxicity building materials Products that are free of chemicals such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), formaldehyde and endocrine disrupters do not pollute the indoor environment
  • No VOC paint
  • Formaldehyde-free cabinetry
  • Formaldehyde-free countertops
  • Formaldehyde-free insulation
Fresh air introduction Helps to minimize house of pollutants and provides oxygen and outdoor air to the indoor environment Exhaust ventilation systems, Supply ventilation systems, Balanced ventilation systems, Balanced heat recovery ventilation systems
No carpet (wool carpet is the exception) Promotes orderly and sustainable growth of cities and helps with the protection of the city and the countryside
  • Wood flooring
  • Stained concrete floors
  • Cork floors