Building Science


Building science is the collection of knowledge and experience that focuses on the analysis and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings and architecture. It traditionally includes the detailed analysis of building materials and building envelope systems.

How to get your BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate

Our “Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep” course is launching August 5th. If you sign up before the launch, you get a 10% pre-launch discount.

The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate is the first BPI credential you get on your way to doing energy audits and weatherization work. If you’re doing energy efficiency upgrades, solar, geothermal, […]

July 22nd, 2024|Categories: Building Performance, Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification, Building Science, Energy Modeling, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings||
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An Incubator for Home Performance Contractors

“Boosting Contractor Capacity to Meet Home Performance Demand” is a live webinar that will happen on Wednesday August 14th @ 1pm eastern (USA). The edited presentation will then be available here as a free course.

We are going to present a new model for building contractor capacity: a Home Performance Incubation Program. No matter your role or background […]

July 10th, 2024|Categories: Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification, Building Science, Clean Energy Policy, Clean Energy Policy, Free Courses, Learning & Development, Our Company, Renewable Energy Policy, Sustainable Building, Workforce Learning & Development, Zero Net Energy Buildings||
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Energy Modeling & the BPI Energy Auditor Certification

Brynn Cooksey’s new course – Energy Modeling for Building Professionals – has been approved as a prerequisite for energy modeling and workscope training required by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) for the Home Energy Professional (HEP) Energy Auditor Certification.

Brynn is a great teacher and you’ll learn a lot in this course. We use Snugg Pro […]

July 2nd, 2024|Categories: Building Performance, Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification, Building Science, Energy Modeling, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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The Energy Modeling in eQUEST Course Just Got a Total Update

Originally launched back in 2016, HeatSpring just unveiled a brand new updated Energy Modeling in eQUEST course, completely revamped by the knowledgeable team at Harris Energy Solutions. 

About eQUEST

The Quick Energy Simulation Tool, also known as eQUEST, has been considered qualified software for calculating commercial building tax deductions since 2005. Since then, it’s been updated numerous […]

June 17th, 2024|Categories: Building Performance, Building Science, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings||
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Introducing Green Workforce Connect – A New Platform for Home Weatherization Careers from IREC

The team at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and a diverse network of partners recently released Green Workforce Connect, a home weatherization career platform that will connect job seekers, students, and contractors to local training providers and employers. With so many in the HeatSpring community working in green building, building performance, and energy efficiency, […]

February 29th, 2024|Categories: Building Performance, Building Performance Institute (BPI) Certification, Building Science, Sustainable Building||
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