VINYL AND LINOLEUM FLOORING: HEALTH ISSUES AS PERCEIVED BY LAY PEOPLE AND ARCHITECTS

Recently more information has emerged on possible adverse health effects associated with some building and furnishing materials, leading to or initiating legislative changes towards their reduction...

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