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If you would like to see the full range of topics covered or have visited before and are looking for a particular type of document, searching through the document lists is a useful option.  The lists below form a site map showing all of the documents in the database.


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 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. . .)

Building Science Case Studies
The Case Study documents are short, illustrated discussions of particular building science issues.  They have been prepared for a particular building type and climate zone but connect lessons learned to a more general understanding.

Building Profiles
Building Profiles are detailed technical resources for specific climatic regions.  (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. . .)

Glossary Entries
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.  (more. . .)