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Clean Living

Take a look inside this healthy house to see how it protects homeowners and the environment.Take a look inside this healthy house to see how it protects homeowners and the environment.

Jean Allsopp, Abigail B. Millwood

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Worth the Effort

A healthy house costs about 10 to 20 percent more to build, says Jeff. But for clients with chemical sensitivities, it’s money well spent. Once healthy building takes off in commercial construction, residential demand will increase, he says. “If you’re given the choice to be even a notch healthier, who wouldn’t take it?”