• Overview of the subject and the issues
• Elements of Construction & Design and how to adapt them for cost, affordability, and level of individual sensitivity
• Ideal building materials
• How these concepts relate to “green” building programs:  considering the needs of the individual first, before considering the needs of the environment.
• If you build for the most sensitive, then you are building a healthy building for all future occupants
• Two primary pollutants to avoid:  1)  Moisture;  2)  Chemicals
• Will apply the concepts to both residential and commercial – however commercial often has less choice on materials and more reliance on the HVAC system
• Will address the medical controversy issue – but not enter a debate
• Any data available re: % of individuals with hypersensitivity e.g. 20% of population have lung problems, etc.

This session will provide a forum in which these challenges can be explored.

ABOUT Virginia Salares

Bio pending

 THE RESPONDER PANEL

After Dr. Salares' presentation, a responder panel will discuss the barriers to implement building practices that accommodate the environmentally sensitive, and brainstorm strategies to overcome them.  Audience members will be given an opportunity to ask questions of Dr. Salares.