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Building Science Digests — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2009/02/21

Digests are papers on specific building science topics written for a broad range of users. Expert advice is given with a focus on establishing an understanding of the theory and translating this theory to practical information.

Building Science Insights — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2008/07/30

Insights are short discussions on a particular topic of general interest. They are intended to highlight one or more building science principles. The discussion is informal and sometimes irreverent but never irrelevant.

Building Science Primers — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2009/02/21

Primers are guides that cover all three parts of the design process (schematic, development and detailing), with special attention given to theoretical connections, advice on applications, and detailed examples of construction.

Research Reports — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2009/04/24

Our "research reports" list is a collection of technical and specific information written for researchers but accessible to design professionals and builders. The reports are often peer reviewed papers and provide support for advice given in our Building Science Digests. The newest documents posted are at the top of the list below.

Case Studies — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2009/08/26

Case Studies provide a summary of results for each of the homes built in partnership with BSC’s Building America team. BSC prepares the case study after construction, testing and field monitoring are complete. The case study typically includes the project profile, enclosure details, mechanical design, and testing performed as well as the builder profile and unique project highlights.

Designs That Work — by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/08/25

Designs That Work are profiles for residential construction developed by BSC to be appropriate for specific climates. The profiles include building cross sections, enclosure and mechanical design recommendations, field expertise notes, material compatibility analysis as well as climate challenges. Each climate has multiple profiles listed as there is more than one possible solution for design and construction of a high performance building within a single region.

Information Sheets — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2009/05/12

 

Letters & Commentary — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2009/02/21

Collected correspondence from the authors dealing with particular, real-world situations that may not be covered in the other documents.

Building Profiles — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2006/03/09

Building Profiles are detailed technical resources for specific climatic regions.

Glossary Entries — by buildingscience.com — last modified 2006/03/09

A complete list of building science and construction terms. Many entries have illustrations provided and all are cross-referenced with other documents in the database.