APRIL 19 and 20, 2008 Nashville Tennessee Natural Building, Healthy Building was the theme of the 2008 Building Biology Conference. This second Building Biology Conference brought us to new horizons. "Wow!!! What a great conference. We were honored to have had so many well-known experts in high frequency radiation, electromagnetic radiation, and natural building. This convocation of students, experts, novices, scientists, practitioners, builders, architects, homeowners and all persons interested in creating natural, healthy buildings was designed to energize and inspire. Thank you to all who helped me this a conference of excitement, education and entertainment." Helmut Ziehe, Founder IBE Copyright agreemnt: All of the material provided here is copyright protected by the author and may not be used for any reason beyond personal viewing. We at IBE want you to appreciate the wisdom that was graciously shared at our conference. SPEAKERS Life in the Fields: Public Health Concerns (Libby Kelley – MPA, health care services) Ms. Kelley will discuss remedies required to provide more consumer protection from EMF emitting devices and wireless and electrical services and appliances. Citizen’s rights violations resulting from enactment of the Federal Communications Act of 1996 in this Wireless Age; and, what actions are required by the public and private sectors to reduce or eliminate EMF exposure risks for mankind and the environment. www.energyfields.org Notes from Ms. Kelley's speech (blank first page) and her presentation (1Mg). Cell Phone Radiation Research Results (Dr. George Carlo – M.D., PhD, Att) Independent, medical science continues to provide mounting evidence that radiation from wireless communication devices, including cell phones, cordless, and the WiFi now deployed across schools, hospitals and offices, produces dangerous health effects. Dr. George Carlo was hired by the cell phone industry in 1993 to study the safety of the product. Dr. Carlo will review the findings of the dangers posed by the microwave radiation from high frequency radiation – membrane sensitivity syndrome, penetrating the developing skulls of children, autism, Alzheimer, inflicting genetic damage that is a know diagnostic marker for cancer. Carlo brings his case to the public in this examination of the hard science and the shady politics of a reckless high tech industry. www.sppionline.org Notes from Dr. Carlo's speech Non-ionizing Electric Field Research (Dr. Magda Havas – B.Sc, PhD) Dirty electricity from electronic equipment and radio frequencies from wireless devices are contributing to ill health. As this technology proliferates it will be harder to avoid. Solutions in terms of both filtering and shielding can reduce exposure and improve health. The science will be summarized and protective devices will be demonstrated. www.icems.eu/docs/bios_Hava.pdf Notes from Dr. Havas' speech EMR Mitigation & Detection Panel (L. Gust, R. Metzinger, S. LaDuca, D. Stetzer)) The panelists will discuss EMR Mitigation and Detection from a practical perspective. What do they discover when they are working it the field. State of IBE address Larry Gust IBE President of the Board (blank first page) Top 10 Hazards Affecting Indoor Health (Dan Stih – B.S.E., Aero Eng, BBEC) As Bau-biologists know, there are countless hazards in indoor environments that can affect health. When performing a Bau-biologie residential assessent it is imperative not to overwhelm the client. This can cause stress and leave people feeling helpless. For most buildings there area few hazards that are responsible for the bulk of health complaints and for which improvements to will significantly improve how they feel while in the building. Here we will consider the top 10, a list compiled through research and the experience doing inspections in hundreds of homes, offices and schools. www.healthylivingspaces.com Notes from Mr. Stih's presentation (4Mg). Permaculture Supporting Bau-biologie (Valerie Tourangeau, BBEC) Bau Biologie and Permaculture share in a symbiotic relationship when it comes to integrating our live with Nature. How Permaculture can complement Bau-biologie resulting in a sustainable and healthy living space both inside and out. www.naturallyhealthyhomes.com Notes from Ms. Tourangeau's presentation (2Mg). Facts About Radon (Mike Weston – BBEC, CIE) A discussion on how lung cancer caused by radon gas can be reduced with filtration. Through a better understanding of radon decay products (Ionized Radiation). What measurement devices really tell us? Interoperation of government action levels and what they mean. Investigation of alternative mitigation techniques and helping people through science. Notes from Mr. Weston's presentation (1Mg). Creating Healthy Homes for our Children (Lisa & Ron Beres B.A., BBEC) Creating Healthy Homes for our Children Lisa & Ron will demonstrate in a precise manner how to identify “toxic” dangers in your child’s environment and more importantly, how to "detoxify" your home nursery or children’s room. They will show you how and why we are all affected by these toxins, but most importantly - our children. www.greennest.com Notes from the Beres' presentation (2Mg). Natural Building Construction (Clarke Snell – Builder, Author) Creating a healthy indoor environment without destroying the outdoor environment in the process. The hard question, of course, is how to get that done is the real world we live in right now. Clarke Snell is a builder of Natural, Healthy buildings who is dedicated to sharing with anyone who cares to listen, discuss, watch, or participate. He has authored books on “green building” techniques. www.thinkgreenbuilding.com Notes from Mr. Snell's presentation(4Mg). Healthy Building Issues Panel (O. Miller, S. Burmaster, C. Cannon) Thank you to our CONFERENCE SPONSORS Platinum sponsors: Associate sponsors: In addition Clean Earth Recycling from Nashville assisted the Institute to make this a more ecological conference. |
IBE is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization whose mission brings together design methods and technology to provide the information needed to create healthy homes and workplaces. This knowledge will raise awareness, provide tools for solutions, and promote effective ecological practices for our future generations. |