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Click to enlargepadIBE 111 -  Building the Natural, Healthy Way (16CEU)<br>

This 2-day seminar introduces the Principles of Bau-biologie™. Students will learn what kinds of hazards a house or office may contain, what to do about them and best of all how during the design and construction phases - not to cause them. This seminar benefits home dwellers, as well as architects, interior designers and other building professionals.

Topics include:
  • Environmental situation
  • Bau-biologie and building culture
  • biologically-sound building materials
  • Construction and building methods
  • Heating and thermal insulation
  • Water and water pollutants
  • Air and air pollutants
  • Electro-climate issues
Resources: IBE 101 - Natural, Healthy Buildings: Overview of Bau-biologie; Prescriptions for a Healthy House, by Paula Baker-Laporte, Erica Elliott, John Banta and Lisa Flynn; and Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green Home..., by Carol Venolia, Kelly Lerner and Sarah Susanka.

Time Requirement: Two days
Next Seminar Location: to be determined.
Prerequisites recommended:IBE Course 101 - Natural, Healthy Buildings: Overview of Bau-Biologie™.
Students enrolled in both IBE 101 and IBE 111 receive a $50 discount.

To view a course prospectus click - IBE 111 - Natural Building Seminar.
  • Persons who attend this 2 day workshop and who complete the self-study Natural, Building Course (IBE 101) can achieve certification as a Building Biology™ Practitioner (BBP).
  • IBE is a registered provider for AIA CEUS. This Seminar is 15 LU.
  • IBE is a registered provider for IAQCouncil. This Seminar is 15 IAQ.
Space limited to 25 participants. For additional information call IBE (727) 461-4371.


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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.