Bau-biologie
From Swikipedia
Introduction
The German term "Bau-biologie" which means "Building Biology" or "Building for Life", is the study of how buildings affect our health. This knowledge is applied to the design and construction of new buildings, renovations or remediation (fixing sick buildings). It basically focusses on the use of holistic, healthy-building principles – particularly those focussed on indoor air quality and electromagnetic fields (EMF’s)– to safeguard the wellbeing of a building’s occupants.
Brief Description
Building biology is a field of building science that investigates the indoor living environment for a variety of irritants. Practitioners consider the built environment as something with which the occupants interact, and believe its functioning can produce a restful or stressful environment.
Principles of Bau-biologie
Some principles of Bau-biologie are as follows:
Use natural and unadulterated building materials
Use wall, floor, and ceiling materials that allow air diffusion
Use building materials that allow natural self-regulation of indoor air humidity
Filter and neutralize air pollutants
Use radiant heat and incorporate as much passive solar heat as possible
Eliminate or reduce man-made electromagnetic radiations from wiring and appliances
Produce, install and dispose off building materials in a way that does not contribute to environmental pollution and high energy costs
References:
http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/glossary
