Building biology: training, offers and schools at a glance

The field of building biology is booming. This is because healthy, organic products are becoming increasingly popular. Nowadays, more and more people want products with good quality and naturalness. But this desire is not limited to food or everyday objects. Today, people want to live organically and do their bit to ensure that raw materials are used in a sustainable and environmentally conscious way. When constructing buildings, far more factors must now be taken into account than was previously the case in order to ensure organic living. Building biology deals with the implementation of healthy buildings.

Building biologists are familiar with the various measures that can be taken to build a biological home. A specialist in building biology is familiar with biological construction methods and provides expert advice to builders and architects. Do you already have professional experience in the construction industry and would you like to continue your education? Complete training or further training in the field of building biology and make an interesting contribution to the environment. The Building Biology (BP) course prepares you for the federal professional examination and enables you to provide many people with a healthy home.

The training course lasts one and a half to three years. In order to be admitted to the professional examination, a professional qualification in the construction industry and two years of professional experience are required. Alternatively, if you have completed an apprenticeship in another sector and have four years of professional experience in the construction industry, you can take the exam. In the case of other previous training, you must have at least six years' experience in the industry and at least five building biology or building ecology projects. In addition, all required modules must be passed. These modules are acquired in courses and consist of

• Architecture
• Marketing
• Home biology
• Interior
• Health
• Sustainability
• Alternative energy concepts
• Choice of material
• Building biology constructions
• Water balance and electrobiology

Find out more from the individual schools about this future-oriented and exciting training to become a building biologist with a federal certificate. You can find offers and contacts on the subject of building biology on the Swiss education portal Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch