What should I know about carbon monoxide in my home?

— Bret Micheals Butte, MT

Answered by Maggie Michel LEED AP on March 20, 2011

Is glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) considered eco-friendly?

— Mary Du La Verne, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on March 13, 2011

Is a locally made sectional that has no formaldehyde, no fire retardants and no chemical stain treatment but does have polyurethane foam OK?

— Asara Salem, OR

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on March 13, 2011

How effective and green are whole-house electronic air cleaners? Which are the best?

— Laura Southampton, PA

Answered by Jason La Fleur on February 24, 2011

What are good sources for recycled / reclaimed wood?

— Scott Venice, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 22, 2011

I am having trouble finding information on companies that manufacture tub surrounds/walls that are made of low-VOC materials.

— Denise O Fallon, MO

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 9, 2011

Are the poly resins used in quartz countertops VOC-producing? Are there toxins in them that can wear off onto your hands?

— Jennifer Midland, MI

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 9, 2011

Can you recommend a non-toxic way to prepare wood paneling for paint?

— Jo Shoesmith Harpers Ferry, WV

Answered by Nancy Raynaud, ASID, CID, LEED Green Associate, GREENleader AP on February 7, 2011

Given that my wife is pregnant how long should we wait for new hardwood floors to offgas?

— ben malka San Francisco, CA

Answered by Peter R. Nobile, AIA, USGBC Faculty, LEED AP Homes on February 7, 2011

Does "low VOC" equate to "low odor"?

— Heather Aurora, IL

Answered by Peter R. Nobile, AIA, USGBC Faculty, LEED AP Homes on February 7, 2011

 

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