Document Types — Building Science Information

Building Science Digests

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

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.

Designs That Work

Designs That Work are of residential Case Studies and House Plans developed by BSC to be appropriate for specific climate zones.

Enclosures That Work

Enclosures That Work are Building Profiles and High R-Value Wall Assemblies developed by BSC to be appropriate for residential construction in specific climate zones.

Guides and Manuals

Guides and Manuals cover a wide range of topics that provide advice, theoretical explanations, and construction examples for specific building techniques and methods. They include Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the READ THIS: Before ... series of practical advice for Healthy and Affordable Housing as well as reports and articles.

Information Sheets

Information Sheets are short descriptions of basic building science topics. This is a good place to start for an introduction to the basic concepts.

Published Articles

Published Articles are a selected set of articles written by BSC personnel and published in professional and trade magazines that address building science topics of general interest.

Research Reports

Research Reports are technical reports written for researchers but accessible to design professionals and builders. These typically provide an in-depth study of a particular topic or describe the results of a research project. They are often peer reviewed and also provide support for advice given in our Building Science Digests. The most recent documents posted are at the top of the list below.