Building Materials:
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There are significant environmental and health impacts associated with the production, transportation, use, maintenance, and demolition of common building materials. This section contains excerpts from the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment's Environmental Resource Guide, a subscription service consisting of constantly-updated binders with the latest information on the effects of building materials on the environment. It lists the environmental impacts of many common building materials. Topics available:

Environmental Resource Guide
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