Building Biology Course IBN

Cost

EU/EEA: 2.300 €/program
Non-EU/EEA: 2.300 €/program
+200€ for final exam

About the institution

The Institute of Building Biology + Sustainability IBN looks back on more than 40 years of pioneering educational programs and healthy building. Their focus lays in the training and qualification of building biologists on the basis of the 25 guidelines of building biology and the standard of building biology measurement technology. The state-approved distance learning course in Building Biology IBN has been available since 1977 – now in several languages – as well as other in-service seminars and qualification opportunities.

About the program

Building Biology Course is an e-learning course, providing an interdisciplinary educational opportunity for building professionals such as architects, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff members of construction companies, building material manufacturers and suppliers, housing agencies, building management companies, as well as (environmental medicine) health care professionals, but also for students from e.g. technical colleges and homeowners. The course can be undertaken without any prior experience with the field (a consultation with IBN is recommended).

The Building Biology Course focuses on indoor climate, technical infrastructure and environmental performance of the building. The basic knowledge of building biology is divided into 20 different course modules. For a better learning experience, the “Audiovisual Media Section” offers videos, online lectures, podcasts, and illustrations. The course can be started at the beginning of every month and usually takes about one year to complete.

Start

Every month

Duration

months

Application deadline

All year round

Required degree/fields/work experience

in: Open to graduates from other disciplines.

Essentials to apply

For more information

Official program page

! Please make sure to check the exact costs, start and deadline dates as well as other details on the official program page.

Last updated on

August 7, 2024

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Focus explained

We have grouped the study programs based on their focus, so that you can easily find the one matching your interest. Here below you can find a short explanation of what you will find in each of them.

Building & Design

The program focuses on architectural design, construction and technical infrastructure of the building process.

Space & Territory

The program has a geographical perspective, e.g. urban planning, rural development or public spaces.

Interdisciplinary

The program stands out by combining different sciences or approaches with the aim of giving to the student deeper understanding of the subject of study.

Society

The program emphasizes the human dimension of the built environment, e.g. participatory processes or inclusive designs.

Business & Management

The program addresses how to organize architectural and spatial infrastructures or processes, either for private or public actors.

Materials

The program explores (certain) building materials and/or technical circularity processes.

Digitalisation & Technology

The program emphasizes the technological aspects of the built environment, e.g. BIM, robotics or digitalisation.