Eco building and design Courses & Workshops
Certificate in Ecological Building and Design - This correspondence course covers the basic concepts of healthier and more sustainable building and design. It is suitable as a complement to existing careers in building and design, or for those who want to build their own Eco Home.
Design Your Own Eco Home Workshop - This is an intensive two and a half day weekend workshop for those wanting to be more involved in the design and decision making required for their new Eco Home. Theory and practical design sessions to help develop a concept design for your new home.
Eco Building Workshop - This is a one day weekend workshop. Participants will gain an understanding of sustainable building and therefore be in a position to help meet the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable homes and buildings
Certificate in Ecological Building and Design (NZQA Approved Version)
This Online course is for people interested in learning about the design and construction of buildings that are healthier and more sustainable. Topics include: assessing buildings; bio harmonic design and permaculture; co-housing; earth and strawbale building, other natural building materials; passive solar design and renewable energy systems; rainwater harvesting, water conservation, compost toilets and alternative wastewater systems. The course is being run in conjunction with Aoraki Polytechnic.
It is designed to challenge and change the way we live and work in the world, nurturing a respect for living in harmony with the natural environment. The course is based on the original German IBO Correspondence Course but designed to meet the needs of New Zealand students.
The last enrolment stream for this year is 30th Aug 2010!
The course consists of 5 Modules (approximately 80hrs each) :
Module 1: Principles of Ecological Building and Design
Module 2: Building and Site Design
Module 3: Materials and Construction
Module 4: Energy and Alternative Energy
Module 5: Water and Wastewater
Course Costs - NZ$200 per Module for NZ and Australian permanent residents residing in NZ, NZ$580 per Module for international students. Some textbooks to be purchased.
Design Your Own Eco Home Workshop
This intensive weekend workshop is for those wanting to design their own Eco Home. Over the weekend theory is balanced with practical sessions. By the Sunday night those who attend with design projects will have concept sketch plans of their homes.
Led by architect and BBE Director Alex Greig, you will learn about what is involved in designing an Eco Home and the process involved in building one.
Workshop Content- Introduction
- Site Planning and Permaculture
- Passive and Active Solar Energy Design
- Materials, Straw bale, Earth and more
- Electrical reticulating and Electrobiology
- Plumbing for rain water harvesting and compost toilets
- Completion session for presentation and discussion of projects.
Payment options: You can fax or email the enrolment form with Visa details bbe@ecoprojects.co.nz of fax 04 387 1043, or post enrolment with a cheque to PO 1364 Wellington, or fax or email the enrolment and direct credit payment directly into our BNZ bank account - Building Biology and Ecology Institute 020536 0444101 00.
For more information ph
Eco Builders Workshop
This one day weekend workshop is designed especially for those involved in the building industry. You will gain an understanding of sustainable building and therefore be in a position to help meet the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable homes and buildings.
Johann Bernhardt of the BBE office in Auckland will take you through the issues and options in building healthy and sustainable buildings.
Workshop Content- Introduction
- Sustainable design
- Building systems and materials
- Energy
- Water
- Waste
- Transport
- Practical project
For more information contact Johann Bernhardt, phone