Building Biology Course – Contents

Since its inception in 1977, the distance learning program Building Biology Course IBN has been continuously developed and improved in collaboration with many experts. Based on its holistic approach, building biology encompasses many aspects of building, renovating, and living. It provides a space where technology, design, culture, and society converge. The course modules are sequential and build on each other.

Table of contents

Building Biology I

  • Introduction to Building Biology
  • Humans and Their Built Environment
  • Indoor Climate
  • Natural Building Methods

Building Biology II

  • Environmental Performance and Ecolabels
  • Wood Preservation and House Pests
  • Building Materials and Building Science

Building Biology III

  • Heating and Ventilation
  • Plumbing Systems and Water-efficient Strategies
  • Energy-efficient Building and Retrofitting

Building Biology IV

  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Pollutants and Mold
  • Noise – Sound Insulation – Architectural Acoustics

Building Biology V

  • Building Design
  • Architectural Physiology – Accessibility – Building Safety
  • Light and Lighting
  • Natural Colors and Finishes
  • Building Regulations and Standards
  • Practicing Building Biology

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