An architectural design can be as grand as you like, but without a corresponding structural design, it is worthless. Many areas of construction converge here, including architecture, aesthetics, building material properties, building science (e.g. thermal, sound, and fire insulation), building biology, structural engineering, mechanical systems, building costs, and building regulations. This is why a holistic approach to building design is so important. This approach optimizes the whole by considering many different design parameters instead of focusing on a few select criteria.
In this Building Biology Course, building professionals can find information to help them design better buildings by incorporating building biology criteria. Non-professionals may quickly become overwhelmed. However, to foster interdisciplinary cooperation, they can familiarize themselves with the various topics so they can communicate with building professionals and recognize when design suggestions from building material suppliers or planners/contractors could be improved from a building biology perspective.