Green building is not a new concept to most of us. However, as our new homes’ envelopes have gotten tighter, we are in danger of poisoning the inhabitatnt with toxins and poor IAQ. In today’s class, we are going to Introduce you to the concept of Whole Living, Recognize the dangers that selections and furnishings can present to the home, Explore and identify the pollutants that contribute to poor indoor air quality during the construction process, Identify construction practices that reduce particulates and increase IAD, Present real solutions to furnishing a new home.