25 Principles of Buildingbiology

The foundation of our science, insuring health and wellbeing.

From the mountains of Bavaria to the world.

 

  1. Building site without natural and human-made disturbances

  2. Residential homes away from sources of emissions and noise

  3. Low-density housing with sufficient green space

  4. Personalized, natural, human- and family-oriented housing and settlements

  5. Building without causing social burdens

  6. Natural and unadulterated building materials

  7. Natural regulation of indoor air humidity through humidity-buffering materials

  8. Low total moisture content of a new building that dries out quickly

  9. Well-balanced ratio between thermal insulation and heat retention

  10. Optimal air and surface temperatures

  11. Good indoor air quality through natural ventilation

  12. Heating system based on radiant heat

  13. Natural conditions of light, lighting and colour

  14. Changing the natural balance of background radiation as little as possible

  15. Without human-made electromagnetic and radio-frequency radiation exposure

  16. Building materials with low radioactivity levels

  17. Human-oriented noise and vibration protection

  18. With a pleasant or neutral smell and without out-gassing toxins

  19. Reduction of fungi, bacteria, dust and allergens as low as possible

  20. Best possible drinking water quality

  21. Causing no environmental problems

  22. Minimizing energy consumption and utilizing as much renewable energy as possible

  23. Building materials preferably from the local region without promoting exploitation of scarce and hazardous resources

  24. Application of physiological and ergonomic findings to interior and furniture design

  25. Consideration of harmonic measures, proportions and shapes