Building biology or bau-biologie is “the study of the holistic relationships between humans and their built environment … to create a healthy, natural, sustainable, and beautifully designed living and working environment, ” said Winfried Schneider, Director of the Institute of Building Biology and Sustainability.

While “healthy” and “natural” are not synonyms—e.g., natural substances such as asbestos, mercury and lead are unhealthy—building biologists or bau-biologists are right in saying indoor spaces work best when viewed as a whole.

Just as biology is a science, building biology is building science, defined as the study of improving indoor environmental quality through an ecosystem lens factoring in biomimicry, physics, architecture, energy-efficiency, lighting, acoustics, HVAC/other technologies, measurement, health, comfort/satisfaction of occupants, cleaning processes, and other factors.

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