Building Biology Testing Protocols

Baubiologie MAES & Institute of Building Biology + Ecology Neubeuern IBN
Building Biology Standard of Testing Methods (SBM-2008)

A more detailed discussion of the relevant testing protocols can be found in Maes’ book “ Stress durch Strom und Strahlung (Stress Caused by Electromagnetic Pollution)” as well as in IBN and VB training seminars. A short introduction to the various testing conditions and measurement parameters of the testing methods listed in SBM-2008 will be released soon—in German as well as in English.

German Association of Building Biology Professionals
VDB Richtlinien (VDB Guidelines)
Volume 1: Testing Protocols for Physical Factors  
Volume 2: Testing Protocols for Chemical and Microbiological Factors
Available in German only

In these guidelines, the German Association of Building Biology Professionals details the minimum testing requirements for the various categories of the Building Biology Standard . Since the first publication in 1999, they have been reviewed and updated on a regular basis, reflecting the current state of scientific knowledge in the respective research areas.