Annie’s Certifications & Professional Credentials

Multidisciplinary training across human health, building science and the built environment

Annie’s expertise is built on formal study, recognised professional certifications and specialist technical training across Australia, the United States and Europe.

Her credentials span Building Biology, Passive House design, material health, indoor environmental quality, electromagnetic fields, mould and moisture, healthy building design and sustainable design.

Together, they reflect years of rigorous study and practical training, giving Annie a multidisciplinary understanding of how buildings, materials, environmental exposures and design decisions influence human health, comfort and performance.

Core Certifications

Annie’s qualifications include nationally accredited study, internationally recognised professional certifications and specialist technical training across Building Biology, Passive House design, material health, indoor environmental quality, electromagnetic fields, mould and moisture, healthy building design and sustainable design.

Each credential below reflects a distinct area of professional training and contributes to her multidisciplinary approach to healthier buildings and human-centred environments.

Australian College of Environmental Studies

Advanced Diploma of Building Biology (10913NAT)

A nationally accredited Advanced Diploma requiring approximately 2,100 hours of study, typically completed over two years full-time or up to four years part-time.

The program provides comprehensive training in the identification and assessment of environmental health hazards within the built environment, including indoor air quality, mould and moisture, electromagnetic fields, drinking water quality, building materials, environmental pollutants and healthy building design.

The qualification combines theoretical study with practical assessment and field-based application, preparing graduates to assess buildings through the lens of human health and recommend practical strategies to reduce environmental exposures.

Australian College of Environmental Studies

Designing a Healthy Home Course

A specialist 160-hour professional course focused on the principles of designing healthier residential environments.

The program covered key areas including healthy building materials and healthy home design, with an emphasis on how design decisions, material selection and building practices can influence indoor environmental quality and occupant wellbeing.

The course provided a practical foundation for integrating health considerations into residential design and construction, supporting more informed decisions around materials, finishes and the overall design of healthier homes.

Australian College of Environmental Studies

Recognised Electromagnetic Field Testing Technician Qualification

A recognised 150-hour professional EMF testing qualification focused on the assessment of electromagnetic fields within homes and buildings.

The program provided specialist training in electricity fundamentals, electrobiology and practical EMF assessment, including the identification, measurement and interpretation of common electromagnetic exposures in the built environment.

The course developed the technical skills required to undertake structured EMF testing and to assess exposure from electrical systems and other building-related sources. It also provided a foundation for evidence-informed recommendations aimed at reducing unnecessary electromagnetic exposure and improving the overall quality of the indoor environment.

Australian College of Environmental Studies

Mould Testing Technician Course

A specialist 150-hour technical course focused on the assessment of mould and moisture-related issues in the built environment.

The program provided training in mould testing, including the identification of potential mould contamination, investigation of contributing moisture conditions and practical assessment approaches used in residential and indoor environments.

The course developed a technical foundation for understanding how mould and dampness can affect indoor environmental quality, supporting more informed assessment, reporting and recommendations for remediation and risk reduction.

Building Biology Institute (USA)

Building Biology New-Build Consultant (BBNC)

A specialist professional certification focused on applying Building Biology principles to the design and construction of new buildings.

The program develops practical knowledge in creating healthier, lower-exposure built environments through informed decisions around building materials, indoor environmental quality, moisture control, ventilation, electrical systems, electromagnetic fields and occupant wellbeing.

The BBNC credential is designed for professionals involved in the planning and delivery of healthier buildings, supporting the integration of Building Biology principles from early design through construction and specification.

Building Biology Institute (USA)

IBE 101: Natural Healthy Buildings

A mentored Building Biology course focused on the principles of creating healthier, more environmentally responsible buildings.

The program explored the relationship between building materials, indoor environmental quality, moisture, ventilation, energy use, site conditions and human health, with an emphasis on natural and health-supportive approaches to building design and construction.

The course provided a foundational understanding of how buildings can be designed and specified to better support occupant wellbeing while also considering ecological impact, durability and long-term building performance.

Building Biology Institute (USA)

IBE 215 Seminar: Healthy Design & Community Planning

A specialist Building Biology seminar focused on the relationship between healthy building design, community planning and human wellbeing.

The seminar explored how design decisions extend beyond the individual building to influence the health and quality of the wider built environment, including considerations around site planning, neighbourhood design, environmental quality, community connection and healthier patterns of development.

It provided a broader planning perspective on Building Biology, complementing building-scale knowledge with an understanding of how healthier principles can be applied across communities and shared environments.

Building Biology Institute (USA)

IBE 214 Seminar: Indoor Environmental Quality for New Construction

A specialist Building Biology seminar focused on indoor environmental quality in new construction, with an emphasis on how design and construction decisions influence occupant health and comfort.

The seminar covered practical considerations around air quality, ventilation, moisture control, materials, pollutants and other indoor environmental factors that should be addressed during the planning and delivery of new buildings.

The course strengthened the application of Building Biology principles to new construction projects, supporting more informed decisions during design, specification and coordination with project teams.

Building Biology Institute (USA)

IBE 212 Seminar: Electromagnetic Radiation

A specialist Building Biology seminar focused on electromagnetic radiation and environmental exposure within the built environment.

The seminar combined theoretical and practical training in the identification and assessment of common electromagnetic fields, including considerations around electric fields, magnetic fields, radiofrequency exposure and building-related sources.

The course strengthened practical understanding of how electromagnetic exposures can be assessed in homes and buildings, supporting more informed recommendations around design, equipment placement and exposure reduction.

Passive House Institute

Certified Passive House Consultant

An internationally recognised professional certification focused on the design and delivery of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings in accordance with the Passive House Standard.

The training covers core principles including thermal insulation, airtightness, thermal bridge reduction, high-performance windows and doors, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, energy balance and building-envelope performance.

The certification develops the technical knowledge required to assess and optimise building performance, supporting more comfortable, durable and energy-efficient buildings while reducing heating and cooling demand.

Boston Architectural College

Certificate of Sustainable Design

A postgraduate-level certificate focused on the principles and application of sustainable design across the built environment.

The program develops knowledge in areas such as environmentally responsible design, resource efficiency, building performance, materials, energy, climate-responsive design and the relationship between sustainability and the wider built environment.

The certificate supports a broader understanding of how environmental performance can be integrated into design thinking and project decision-making, complementing Annie’s specialist training in Building Biology, healthy materials and building performance.

The New School, New York City

Healthier Materials & Sustainable Building Certificate

Focused on material health, ingredient transparency, toxicity, product disclosure and healthier specification practices within architecture, interiors and construction.

The program strengthens understanding of how materials can affect human health and indoor environmental quality, and how professionals can use transparency tools and evidence-based criteria to make more informed product selections.

Sustainable Building Materials Certificate

Focused on the broader environmental performance of building materials, including resource use, lifecycle impacts, embodied impacts, durability, reuse and sustainable material selection.

The program develops a wider understanding of how material choices influence the environmental performance, resilience and long-term sustainability of the built environment.

Together, the two certificates give Annie a broader material-health perspective, combining human health, ingredient transparency and healthier specification with sustainability, lifecycle thinking and environmental performance.

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