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IBE Courses and Seminars are intended to challenge and change the way we live and work in the world, fostering a respect for living in harmony with the natural environment. The benefits of such a lifestyle change affect not only the students themselves, but also their families, the people they work with, and of course the natural environment.

People who participate in IBE Courses and Seminars come from many walks of life and include:
  • People studying to become Building Biology Practitioner (BBP),
    Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC)
    and Building Biology Environmental Inspector (BBEI);
  • Architects and designers wishing to adopt safe building practices;
  • People planning to build or remodel their own houses;
  • Feng Shui practitioners wishing to complement their knowledge with Bau-biologie data;
  • Medical doctors – mostly alternative medical practitioners who realized that many illnesses are the result of sick buildings; and
  • People simply interested in finding out what makes a healthy indoor environment.

    Prerequisites - There are no required pre-requisites for any course or seminar. However, as some courses build upon the knowledge of others, pre-requisites may be recommended. Certification tracks require successful completion of all required courses and seminars for the specific level. (See IBE Certification Tracks)

    Enrollment - Students can enroll at any time in the Correspondence Course and Online Course Packs. IBE Seminars are scheduled at various times throughout the year. Refer to the Seminar Schedule for the dates and locations of upcoming Seminars.

    It is possible to attend the IBE Seminars on Natural Buildings - Principles of Bau-biologie, Indoor Air, Water and Materials and Electromagnetic Radiation without being enrolled in a Certification Program.

    Equivalent Courses - IBE recognizes experience, education from accredited universities and respected similar organizations as equivalent to some of the courses offered. These are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact IBE at info@buildingbiology.net for an application to petition for course credit. There will be a non-refundable charge for this application.
IBE is a registered AIA/CES Provider. AIA members can earn Learning Units (LUs) and Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW) credit by attending programs offered by IBE.

IBE is a registered provider for IAQCouncil. IAQ members earn IAQ credits for various IBE programs and seminar.

Click here for the detailed IBE Course Prospectus.

Click here for the IBE CEU requirements



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2008 BUILDING BIOLOGY® CONFERENCE
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Natural Building, Healthy Building was the theme of the 2008 Building Biology Conference. This second Building Biology Conference brought us to new horizons. See excerpts of speaker presentations
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IBE 101 - Natural, Healthy Buildings - Overview of Bau-biologie™
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UNDERSTAND YOUR HOME! Learn how to create a healthy indoor climate with no electro or water pollution through the use of proper building materials and building systems. Students enrolled in IBE 101 and who wish to take IBE 111 -Building the Natural, Healthy Way Seminar receive a $50 discount.
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Regular price: $495.00
Special price: $395.00
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IBE 111 - Building the Natural, Healthy Way Seminar (16CEU)
padIBE 111 - Building the Natural, Healthy Way Seminar (16CEU)
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Learn how to avoid hazards a house or office may contain, what to do about them and best of all how not to create them during the design and construction phases.
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$350.00
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IBE 112 - Healthy Building Seminar
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Healthy Building Seminar Bau-Biologie™ Principles in Practice
September 2008, Pre-conference Seminar and Conference Workshop. For Registration West Coast Green Residential Building Conference + Expo, San Jose California.
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In this seminar students learn about available, and often economical, solutions to rectify known problems in existing buildings.
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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 212  - Electromagnetic Radiation
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Next Electromagnetic Radiation Class - August 21 - 25, 2008, Clearwater Florida
This Seminar addresses the entire spectrum of electro-pollution which affects people in homes and offices.
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Regular price: $1,375.00
Advance Registration prior to July 1, 2008 $1,275.00
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padIBE 213 - Natural Building / Remodeling Practices (5 days)
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December 4 through December 8, 2008 Moccasin Lake Nature Park, Clearwater, Florida
In this Seminar students review the indoor environmental hazards a home or office may contain and the design and construction strategies to avoid them.
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$1,050.00
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IBE 221 - Final Project is included in IBE 213. This course is designed for students who have completed either IBE 111 or IBE 113 and who wish to complete the Final Project separately with guidance from an instructor.
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$500.00
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padIBE 200 series - Professional Correspondence Course CC
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Original professional course translated from German into English. Persons who complete this course receive a Certificate of Achievement upon satisfaction of the study requirements which include submitting answers to the questions in the 23 course packs.
Bonus: Registration for CC includes Online Study Course Packs for Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR), Electric Home Wiring (EHW), and Indoor Climate (IC) a $502.00 value
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Regular price: $1,777.00
Bonus offer includes Final Examination Fee $1,275.00
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IBE 204.1 - Electromagnetic Radiation  EMR (16CEU)
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The EMR Course Pack is one of the major building blocks of the Building Biology knowledge base. Electromagnetic energies come in many different forms ranging from sunshine, UV radiation and the earth's magnetic field to power lines, cellular phones and microwave ovens. Even brain wave patterns, heartbeats and nerve signals belong in this category.
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$250.00
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IBE 204.2 - Indoor Climate IC (16CEU)
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The IC Course Pack explores the climate inside of our homes and offices. It is not only the Indoor Air Quality that makes us feel comfortable or uncomfortable. Indoor climate includes the impact of Air (composition), Temperature, Humidity and the Electro climate (ions and space charge). This, in conjunction with the dominating outer climate and the atmosphere of the living space, creates the LIVING CLIMATE of a house, which could be harmonious or disharmonious.
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$126.00
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This Coursepack gives insight into the benefits, uses, and applications of Natural Color and Finishes.
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$126.00
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IBE 304.1 - Electrical Home Wiring EHW (16CEU)
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The EHW Course Pack contains important knowledge about how to reduce or eliminate electromagnetic radiation in homes and offices. It is very much connected to the Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Course Pack and it is extremely useful if these two Course Packs are studied together.
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$126.00
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padIBE 312 - Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR), Detection & Mitigation (24CEU)
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This advanced seminar is designed to reinforce the basic knowledge obtained during the Level 200 courses and from practical experience.
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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.