Evaluation of the Effects of Building Materials on Human Health and Healthy Material Selection

Abstract

According to the studies, people spend 90% of their life indoors and the amount of the harmfullgases in the buildings is higher than outdoor city pollution. They can cause diseases such ascancer, asthma, allergic reactions and much more. Building materials play a very important roleto create ecologically and sustainably healthy environment. In order to construct a sustainablebuilding which is friendly with the human and the environment, the building materials have to bechosen accordingly. The purpose of this study is to select the healthiest materials for the buildings,and to reduce indoor air pollution.