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Building Biology Book

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Building Biology – Criteria and Architectural Design – by Nurgul Ece

If you are intersted in Building Biology this book is a must read – beautifully crafted with gorgeous photogrpahs and illustrations of healthy building projects throughout Europe. This book showcases the Institute of Building Biology + Sustainability IBN Headquarters in Rosenheim and outlines the key Building Biology criteria contained in the IBN Building Biology Consultants Course

The book’s cover features The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Peter Buckley Learning Centre at Rosemoor, Devon and is the only building to be featured in the book located in the UK. The building was designed by Gale & Snowden Architects who have specialised in healthy building design since 1992 and have IBN Certified Building Biology Consultants as part of their in-house multidisciplinary team

Building Biology – Criteria and Architectural Design is available from all good book stores

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The IBN Building Biology Consultant Course is now Live!

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We are pleased to announce that the IBN Building Biology Consultant Course is now available for the first time to English speaking people throughout the world.

The Building Biology Association is a Partner Institute with the IBN (Institut für Baubiologie + Nachhaltigkeit) delivering this course for the first time in the UK.

The IBN Building Biology Consultant course is an online course that makes available a wealth of information regarding healthy buildings based on years of research and practical application by the IBN.

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On successful completion of the course (typically taken over a twelve month period), students will receive a CPD certificate from the IBN. To become a professionally-registered IBN Building Biology Consultant, students are required to additionally attend a series of face-to-face seminars (typically two blocks of three days) and successfully complete the IBN Building Biology Consultant written examination (held on the last day of the second block of seminars).

This is your chance to be part of a healthier and more sustainable future!

Click here to take advantage of a limited period introductory offer of 10% off!*

*As an introductory offer, the IBN Building Biology Consultant online course element is being delivered with a 10% discount, valid until the end of December 2016 (usually €2100).

Additionally, all students enrolled in the IBN Building Biology Consultant Course will receive a free one-year Supportership of the BBA – a saving of £75!

To be kept up-to-date with the latest BBA news and information, you can sign up to our mailing list here or follow us on twitter or facebook.

Support the Building Biology Association!

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The lack of understanding about how our health is affected by our built environment in the UK is alarming – especially as about 90% of our time is spent inside buildings. By becoming a Supporter of the Building Biology Association UK you can help to raise the awareness of Building Biology and shape the future of healthy building design in the UK.

The Building Biology Association UK is a not for profit organisation, and all funds raised through supportership are put towards promoting healthy buildings in the UK, and contribute towards BBA admin costs, trade shows, talks, literature and publications, research and the running of our website etc.

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Benefits of becoming a Supporter of the BBA include:

  • Regular updates and newsletters
  • A discount of 10% on all courses, seminars and events run by the BBA (excluding the IBN Building Biology Consultant Course)
  • Advanced notification of upcoming courses and seminars run by the BBA
  • Discounts on BBA conferences including opportunities for networking

Supportership is open to anyone with an interest in Building Biology, from homeowners and tenants to building and medical professionals. Individuals, companies, educational institutions and local authorities are all encouraged to join.

If you are interested in becoming a Supporter of the BBA, please click on the relevant link below for more information:

Student Supporter
£50.00 per year

Individual Supporter
£75.00 per year

Sole Trader Supporter
£75.00 per year

Small Company Supporter
(Turnover <£250k)
£150.00 per year

Medium Company Supporter
(Turnover £250k – £1m)
£285.00 per year

Large Company Supporter
(Turnover £1m – £10m)
£450.00 per year

Largest Company Supporter
(Turnover >£10m)
£900.00 per year

Educational Institution / Local Authority Supporter
£390.00 per year

Thank you for your support!

To be kept up-to-date with the latest BBA news and information, you can sign up to our mailing list here or follow us on twitter or facebook.

IBN Course Coming Soon!

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The Building Biology Association is pleased to announce an imminent arrival – the eagerly anticipated English-speaking IBN Building Biology Consultant course!

The IBN Building Biology Consultant course will be launched in mid-May 2016 and is fully accredited by the Institut für Baubiologie + Nachhaltigkeit (IBN).

The IBN Building Biology Consultant course has been translated into English for the first time, and will involve online learning, face-to-face seminars, and a written exam after the duration of the course, typically undertaken over a 12 month period.

The first online course is scheduled to start from May 15th with the BBA assisting the IBN in running the course in the UK. Additional courses will be run at regular intervals following the launch of the first course.

The BBA will soon be sending out further details about the course and how you can apply.

To be kept up-to-date with the latest BBA news and information, you can sign up to our mailing list here or follow us on twitter or facebook.

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In the meantime, an overview of the course is available as a preview on the IBN website, with ‘Course 3: Indoor Climate’ currently available for guests to view for free.

When signing up to our mailing list your contact details will be held securely and we promise not to pass on your details to third parties.

Ecobuild has Begun!

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The doors to Ecobuild 2016 have now opened!

Over the next three days, the Building Biology Association will be exhibiting alongside BBA Founder Member Gale & Snowden Architects, who has been pioneering healthy building design for over 20 years in the UK. Gale & Snowden was also the first Building Biology Consultancy in the UK to be officially accredited by the IBN in Germany.

We will be on hand to discuss all things Building Biology and Healthy Buildings, what the BBA is and what it can offer. We will also be actively signing new members!

If you are at the event over the next three days, come and say hello – we are at stand E4038 (see red below)!

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Preparing for Ecobuild

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It’s been a busy few days at the BBA as we are getting ready for the forthcoming Ecobuild show at ExCeL London on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th March 2016.

We look forward to meeting you on stand E4038!

We’ve just picked up our promotional leaflets, which we will be handing out at the show. Here’s a sneak peek…

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Free Tickets for Ecobuild!

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Prior to the upcoming Ecobuild event at ExCeL London on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th March 2016, the Building Biology Association is pleased to announce a free ticket offer for the show.

For free tickets, visitors should click on the above link and register on the Ecobuild website. Tickets will be sent via email and are valid for all three days of the event.

The Building Biology Association will be manning the stand alongside BBA Founder Member Gale & Snowden Architects, who has been pioneering healthy building design for over 20 years in the UK. Gale & Snowden was also the first Building Biology Consultancy in the UK to be officially accredited by the IBN in Germany.

The Building Biology Association stand will be located at stand E4038 (see in red, below), near Visitors’ Entrance 1 – if you are at ExCeL London during the show we would be pleased to see you – come over and say hello!

Terms and conditions regarding free tickets can be found on the Ecobuild website.

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The BBA exhibiting at the recent Homebuilding & Renovating Show at ExCeL London.

Upcoming Events – Ecobuild

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The Building Biology Association will be exhibiting at the forthcoming Ecobuild show at ExCeL London on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th March 2016.

We will be on hand to discuss all things Building Biology and Healthy Buildings, what the BBA is and what it can offer. We will also be actively signing new members!

We will be located at stand E4038 -if you are visiting the show come along and say hello!

See you all there!

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The BBA exhibiting at the recent Homebuilding & Renovating Show at ExCeL London.

Hello!

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Building Biology Association website!

Part of an international movement, the Building Biology Association Ltd., or BBA, is an independent organisation whose purpose is to provide objective information on, and to promote the awareness, understanding, design, construction and use of healthy buildings.

We are actively looking for new members – if you would like to join, or just get in touch, you can do so through one of the following ways:

Building Biology Association Ltd.
18 Market Place
Bideford
North Devon
EX39 2DR

Telephone: 01237 474952
Email: bba@buildingbiology.co.uk
Twitter: @buildingbio
Facebook: buildingbiologyassociation

RHS Rosemoor, Devon, England, UK, December 2010, By Joakim Borén
RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK. Photo credit: Joakim Borén