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Originating from Germany, Building Biology is a science that investigates
the health hazards in and around the built environment. These hazards
include everything from the products we use to air, water and biological
contaminants as well as electromagnetic fields and geopathic stress.
Health statistics over the past few years tell the story. Breast cancer
has more than doubled since the 1960s, 1 in 4 children now have asthma,
and IVF has become the norm to have children. Could these conditions
be linked to the homes in which we live? Building biologists certainly
think so! According to the World Health Organisation, every year indoor
air pollution is responsible for the death of 1.6 million people -
that's one death every 20 seconds! (WHO, 2007).
Despite the legislation and financial resources put into addressing
ambient (outdoor) air pollution, very little is done to address indoor
air quality even though it is 5 times more polluted (WHO,
2007). Since World War 11, with the development of the chemical
and plastics industries, we have unleashed a plethora of chemicals
into our air and water supplies. Most of these have never been tested
to determine their impact on human health and yet they are part of
our everyday lives. Despite the growing scientific evidence associating
these hazards with specific disease states, there are few professionals
who truly understand the synergistic impact they may have on the mental
and physical state of human beings let alone the ecology of the planet.
Building biology provides a wholistic examination of the built environment
and provides realistic solutions to create buildings that support
the mind, body and soul. For more information, advice, products and
services on Building Biology, visit www.buildingbiology.com.au
A Building Biologist identifies the health hazards in the built environment
from air, water and biological contaminants to electromagnetic field
pollution and geopathic stress. They educate people and offer solutions
to the health hazards that exist in their homes and workplaces and
that ignoring these hazards not only has an adverse effect on their
health, but in a wider sense, on the ecology of the planet.
A
Building Biologist also examines the use of building materials, their
impact on indoor air quality as well as their embodied energy 'from
the cradle to the grave' in order to assist in the selection of alternative
and sustainable materials. A building biologist will identify and
make recommendations to mitigate the multitude of health hazards that
exist in our home and work places with the intention of creating an
environment that supports our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
* Air contaminants, air exchange rates, humidity and particulate levels. Career
Opportunities for Building Biologists
* Work with the architectural and building industries to help design,
build and renovate healthier homes
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Fundamentals of Building Biology is an informative course that will enable you to assess the health hazards in your home from cosmetics, cleaning products, building materials and combustion gases to particulates (dust, asbestos…) and microbes (fungi, dustmite…). The advantages and disadvantages of various conventional and alternative building materials will be described with an emphasis on their embodied energy, impact on human health and the environment. Learn about the various water contaminants from microbes, chlorine, fluoride, pesticides, petrochemicals, and heavy metals. Various types of water filtration systems will be described with an emphasis on their benefits and limitations. The course will focus on ways to reduce and/or avoid ones exposure to these hazards. Students who wish to obtain credit towards the Certificate or Diploma of Building Biology (30588QLD), will need to complete the assessments for these subjects. The course is available at the Melbourne campus or via correspondence. In addition to comprehensive manuals, correspondence students will also receive interactive DVD’s of the lectures so you can watch the lectures in the comfort of your own home!
The
Certificate in Building Biology is a comprehensive one year full time
or two year part time course that provides a detailed insight into the
health hazards that exist in and around the built environment. Students
will learn to identify potential health hazards including indoor air
and water contaminants, geopathic stress and high magnetic fields. At
the end of the course, students will be able to conduct an electromagnetic
field and geomancy audits in order to identify and alleviate these hazards
in and around the building. Building material selection and design will
enable students to work alongside builders and architects to construct
dwellings that are not only energy efficient, but support the health
and wellbeing of the occupants who live within them. Graduates from
this course are eligible to join the Australian Society of Building
Biologists. As a Recognised Training Organisation, full time students
(ie those doing 8 subjects per year) maybe eligible to receive Austudy
(apply through Centrelink).
The
Diploma of Building Biology (30588QLD) is a two year full time or four
year part time course. It is the first and only government accredited
course of its kind in Australia. Designed to produce competent Building
Biologists at the highest level, the course provides a detailed understanding
of the health hazards in and around the built environment. Students
will learn how to conduct indoor air quality audits, electromagnetic
field audits, geomancy audits, and the ability to assess the energy
efficiency of a building. Building material selection and design will
enable students to work alongside builders and architects to construct
dwellings that are not only energy efficient, but support the health
and wellbeing of the occupants who live within them. Utilising the latest
in occupational hygiene techniques, students will be able to carry out
light, noise, particulate and chemical sampling. The course strongly
focuses on ways to reduce and, where possible, mitigate the health hazards
to provide clients with a cost effective way to reduce their exposure.
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