• is not a look back on a seemingly ideal past, but the vision of a future worth living.
  
• is not primitive improvisation, but outstanding and responsible innovation based on aesthetic principles.
  
• is not formalism, but takes nature as its role model. (Nature also features an abundance of shapes and colors.)
  
• does not limit itself to advantages of individual occupants, but also shows consideration for fellow humans and the environment as a whole.
  
• is not just about reducing the toxicity of individual building materials, but calls for a total approach to a healthy living environment.
  
• is not an additional luxury item for only a few, but will form the foundation of future building activities worldwide.
  
• is not too expensive, but includes the real costs up front, which in conventional building methods are passed on to the general public, the next generation and the environment.

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.