Building biology is the study of the holistic relationships between people and their built environment. The aim is to create a healthy, natural, sustainable and beautifully designed living and working environment” (Winfried Schneider, Director of Institute of Building Biology & Sustainability Germany).
What does a Building Biologist Do?
Building Biologists investigate health hazards in the built environment with the aim of creating healthy spaces, whether it be homes, schools, or workplaces, that are free of toxic indoor air, biological contaminants, water pollutants, and hazards posed by electromagnetic radiation.
The Building Biology Principals
There are 25 Building Biology Principals to assist Building Biologists in creating healthy and sustainable spaces for its inhabitants. The guidelines apply to new constructions as well as to renovations.
