It’s been a whirlwind winter of change at BBI, with a new board president and vice-president, new advisory board members, the ongoing review and restructuring of our seminars, and a brand-new venue for our in-person seminars. Here’s the scoop:
- Our new seminar home is the Art of Living Retreat Center in the beautiful mountains of Boone, North Carolina. This ayurvedic/wellness center is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains at 3333 feet of elevation. With daily yoga and meditation sessions available to all guests, it’s a great place to both learn and refresh.
- Engineer, safe technology consultant, and long-time activist Jeromy Johnson has agreed to sit on the institute’s advisory board, lending his years of expertise to our ongoing mission. We’re grateful to have him.
- EMR faculty members Mitch Marchand and Rob Metzinger, assisted by long-time instructor Stephen Collette, are undertaking a complete overhaul of our EMR seminar curriculum. Come join us at the Art of Living Retreat Center in early November to learn the basics of EMR assessment and mitigation.
- The institute was the grateful recipient of a general grant to continue our work from an anonymous donor who has supported our mission in the past. Thank you as always for your generosity!
- Our EMR Zoom calls for students and BBI professionals are starting back up Saturday, March 29th via Zoom. For more information and to get on the call list, email sac@buildingbiologyinstitute.org. Please be sure to let us know if you are a student or graduate as this call is not open to the general public.
- Don’t forget, if you have questions about your own indoor environment, you can always reach out to a certified consultant at our Find an Expert pages. If you have questions about BBI courses and certifications, the best way to reach us is by email at outreach@buildingbiologyinstitute.org.
Until next time, here’s to healthy homes and healthy lives.
Erik Rosen, Executive Director