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BUILDING BIOLOGYAND ECOLOGY

INSTITUTE

ECO-BUILDING 1-DAY

WORKSHOP

MORNING SESSIONS:- Introduction- Sustainable Design- Building systems and materials

9.00 –10.00 Intro du ctio n 

course procedurecontent of sessionscourse materialsthe Building Biology and Ecology InstituteWhat constitutes a sustainable house/building?

10.15 – 11.15 Su stain able Design 

Design parametersThe landDesign conceptsFunctional conceptsPassive solar 

11.30 – 12.30 Build ing s ystem s 

and m aterials 

Systems and materials and their effectson therelationship between human beings and the

built environment (Biology): 

Material choicesIndoor air pollutantsHealthy indoor climate: low-toxic, non-allergenic, moisture, ventilation, light, shading

relationship between the building and theenvironment (Ecology):  Local and renewable sources for buildingmaterialsEmbodied energyHow to source sustainable materials

12.30 – 1.30 Lunch

AFTERNOON SESSIONS:

EnergyWater WasteTransport

Practical project

1.30 – 2.30 En ergy 

Energy use in buildings

Reduce – replace – generateEfficiency options for electricity usewater heatingsmall-scale electricity generation:solar pv, wind, water Energy rating schemes

2.45 – 3.45 Water – Waste – 

Transport 

Water:

SupplyManagementStormwater 

Green roofsWastewater treatment systems

Waste:

Construction phase:Management, reduction, eliminationWaste hierarchyEnvironmental management planDesigning for deconstructionProduct stewardshipIn-use phase:Waste separationComposting and recycling

Transport:

Location and transport needsTransport modes

4.00 – 5. Practical pro jects in 

small groups 

Develop a scenario for the building of asustainable house in an urban, semi-urban andrural environmentPresentation and discussionRemaining quest ionsHanding out of certificates

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Course Details:

Date & time:Saturday, 7 Nov 2009, 9am – 5pm

Venue:Sustainable Living Centre4 Olympic Place, New Lynn,Waitakere City

Course handouts include:Printout of powerpoint presentationBBE Eco Building Products & ServicesDirectoryWaitakere’s Eco-Friendly Home booklet A list of useful websitesBio-electrical guidelines

Cost:$180 per person 

Deposit: $50 - to be paid to confirmbooking

Payment to be made out to:Johann BernhardtPostal address:BBE, 11/5 Millais St, Grey Lynn, AucklandOr please enquire for my bankingdetails for electronic transfer 

What to bring:Pen and notepadLunch

Coffee, tea, morning and afternoonrefreshments provided

BUILDING BIOLOGYAND ECOLOGY

INSTITUTE(BBE)

ECO-BUILDING

1-DAY WORKSHOP 

Gain an understanding of 

sustainable building and h elp 

meet the grow ing demand for 

healthy and sustainable 

homes and buildings 

Presented by: Building Biology and Ecology Institute(BBE) Auckland

Johann Bernhardt(Director of Bernhardt Architecture and manager 

of the Auckland office of the BBE)Cert. Building Biology and Ecology

ph/fax 09 376 6767e-mail  jobern@ihug.co.nz