talk
february 2009
10:00am - 10:50am
Healthy and Green Buildings and Lifestyles
Sat 21st February 09 | 10:00am - 10:50am
Feel tent
hosted by | ecolibria
A practical and interactive discussion on how buildings and lifestyles can be greener and healthier. The following topics will be discussed: *Healthy and Green building design and materials *Greener cleaning options *Water quality *Air quality *Electromagnetic fields and phone towers. This talk will be presented by a qualified Building Biologist whose passion is healthy and green indoor living and work spaces. The buildings in which we live and work most of our time, have a large bearing on our health and wellbeing as well as that of the planet as a whole. There are so many small and simple things we can do that will have enormously positive impacts and these are discussed in a highly interactive presentation that is now in its fourth year at the Sustainable Living Festival. Buildings and lifestyles are viewed holistically as many things that affect the air we breathe and the water we drink are discussed and simple solutions presented. It will be one of the most informative one hour sessions you have experienced.
Raphael Siket
Raphael Siket is the director of ecolibria - the leading Building Biology service company in Australia. He is a qualified Building Biologist and has completed the most comprehensive course of training currently offered in this field. Raphael has a Diploma in Building Biology from the Australian College of Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Cape Town. He also completed the first rate (5 star) energy rating course and has an Accrediting Training and Assessment qualification. Raphael delivers training in various subjects at the Australian College of Environmental Studies and is a guest lecturer at the Southern School of Natural Therapies. He is the president of the Australasian Society of Building Biologists and one of the pioneers in the field of Building Biology in Australia. He is passionate about the environmental and wellness industries and has delivered talks at many events including Sustainable Built Environment Conferences.
The philosophy of the company is simple; the services and products we provide enhance the health and wellbeing of everyone in the home or business, whilst ensuring that the planet as a whole benefits at the same time. We are based in Victoria but happily provide products and services Australia-wide. We are dedicated to educating people on how to live and work in harmony with the natural environment and pride ourselves on personal and professional service. The name 'ecolibria' is derived from two words: eco = preservation of natural resources; environmental science and the science of life. 'Libria' is derived from the word equilibrium, meaning balance. Ecolibria is based on Building Biology principles and our sole objective is to ensure your health and wellbeing as well as that of the planet. We accomplish this by examining the buildings in which you live and work. We consider: *building materials *building design *personal care products *cleaning products *air quality *water quality *soil quality *colours *lighting *electromagnetic radiation (EMR) *geomancy ecolibria educates and empowers people and businesses to live and work in healthy indoor environments and in so doing helps to restore the equilibrium betweens ourselves and the natural outdoor environment. We endeavour to accomplish this by providing the simplest and most inexpensive solutions possible.
raphael@ecolibria.com.au