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Click to enlargepadIndoor Climate

It is no secret anymore that buildings – especially modern housing – can and do make people sick. This phenomenon has been studied for at least 20 years. The list of potential indoor pollutants and effects of low-level electromagnetic radiation is growing longer each year. The symptoms caused by “sick homes” are classified as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), Building Related Illness (BRI) and Environmental Illness (EI).

What is causing an indoor air problem?

First of all it is the quality of the outside air. If you live in a big city or near an industrial area, your starting point is much worse compared to living in a rural setting, or even better near a beach or a waterfall.

Secondly, from testing we know the inside air is worse than the air outside because airtight buildings that often have insufficient ventilation are combined with building materials that outgas toxic chemicals. Mold growth as a result of moisture damage is also a factor in indoor air quality. All this causes a multitude of body problems such as headaches, asthma, allergies, hormone disorders and even cancer. The symptoms can be much more pronounced in small children, sick people and the elderly.

What is the answer?
  • Use natural building materials as much as possible.
  • Avoid products that have strong fragrances (cleaning and personal care products).
  • Be careful with carpets and plastic building materials, paints and glues.
  • Provide plenty of natural ventilation by having windows that can be opened – just to name a few.
In Building Biology we promote the “breathing outer skin” which allows the diffusion of water and air molecules through a solid wall. This process helps the air to detoxify. Detailed information and guidelines are provided in our study materials and seminars.

Our advice is to take preventive action rather than waiting until these toxic substances affect your health. IBE provides information for both professionals and lay people which when applied will help to create safe living and working spaces. You can study our printed material, the Online Study Program, or attend one of the Professional Seminars.

Highly recommended - Indoor Climate Online Study Program





Low-Level Electromagnetic Radiation | Environmental Illness Seminar |
Sick Buidling Syndrome Seminar | Natural Building Seminar |
Building Related Illness Seminar





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IBE 211 - Indoor Air, Water, and Materials Seminar
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Next Indoor Air Class - May 15-19 2008, Clearwater Florida
This Seminar is focused on the pollutants that are present in our indoor air, tap water and in building materials.
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Regular price: $1,375.00
Advance registration prior to April 1, 2008 $1,275.00
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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.