building science.com provides objective, high-quality information about buildings.  This resource combines building physics, systems design concepts, and an awareness of sustainability to promote the design and construction of buildings that are more durable, healthier, more sustainable and more economical than most buildings built today.

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The database contains the following document types:

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.  (more. . .)

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.  (more. . .)

Building Science Primers 
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.  (more. . .) 

Research Reports
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.  (more. . .)

Letters and Commentary
Collected correspondence from the authors dealing with particular, real-world situations that may not be covered in the other documents.  (more. . .)