About Jon
Specialties
healthy home sanctuaries consulting
indoor air quality consulting
EMF - electromagnetic radiation consulting
healthy home environmental inspections & remediation
healthy eco building design & construction consultations
educational presentations
Based on a 20+ year history of Building Science principles & training, Jon Cotham is a highly experienced healthy eco building consultant whose mission is to help you create a home or workplace sanctuary where you can thrive.
Jon will guide you through the steps you can take to optimize your space for wellness and rejuvenation. Nature is the gold standard that inspires harmonious living spaces where you can breathe well, sleep well, and feel your best.
Using the Principles of Building Biology, Jon will consult with you considering all of the variables that affect your health - including indoor air quality, chemical sensitivities, EMFs electro magnetic fields, water quality, and building materials, finishes, and furnishings.
Qualifications & Training
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Certified Institute of Bau-Biologie & Ecology (IBE) - Building Biologist Environmental Inspector (BBE)*
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Certified Building Performance Institute (BPI) - Building Analyst Professional
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Infrapection Institute Level I Infrared Thermographer
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Certifed EPA Lead-Safe RRP Contractor**
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Certificate of Completion - Institute of Bau-Biologie & Ecology - Advanced Natural Building
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Wild Earth Village Builders - Natural Clay Plasters & Cob Building Training
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LA Environmental Testing Labs - Indoor Air Quality Sampling Training
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Diablo Valley College - Building Inspection & Codes Training
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San Francisco City College - Photography & Liberal Arts
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Member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
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Member of the Institute for Bau-Biologie and Ecology
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Member of The Natural Building Network.
Professional Speaking
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Introduction to Bau-Biologie & Conscious Building Design - The Ojai Design Center - May 2013
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Docent - Ojai Green Home Tour - October 2012
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Creating Healthy Home Sanctuaries - EcoLogic Life -green design build showroom - June 2012
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Creating Healty Home Sanctuaries - The Well Center for Concious Living - May 2012
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Docent - USGBC Build Smart Mobile Education Center - April 2011, July 2011, Oct 2011, April 2012
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Your Home as an Eco System - EcoLogic Life - green design build showroom - Dec. 2011
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Your Home as an Eco System - The Ojai Retreat Workshp Series - Nov. 2011
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Solutions for Creating a Healthy Eco Home - Ojai Valley Museum Go Green Lecture Series - 2010
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Solutions for Creating Eco-Friendly, Healthy Homes & Workplaces - EcoLogic Life Workshop - 2009
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Solutions to Healthy Homes - Ojai Valley Green Coalition Lecture Series - 2008
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Solutions to Healthy Homes - Ojai Valley Retreat - 2006