Available Documents

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

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 Primers by buildingscience.com — last modified 2006/03/09

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 2006/11/13

This is the place for highly technical and specific information written for researchers but accessible to professionals. The research reports provide support for advice given in the Digests.

Letters & Commentary by buildingscience.com — last modified 2006/03/09

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

Building Science Case Studies by buildingscience.com — last modified 2006/03/09

Case Studies are brief problem descriptions with illustrated solutions.

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.

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.