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.

Resources for the Building Science Generalist

Looking for some new books or opportunities to build your knowledge base in zero energy buildings? Marc Rosenbaum, instructor of How to Think About Energy in Buildings course, shares his ideas for expanding your knowledge in the field of building science. You can tune into the video or read the transcript below.

Brit: What are some […]

July 19th, 2022|Categories: Building Science, Building Science Corporation, NESEA, Conferences and Events, Green Building, Passive House, Passive House, Q+A, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings||
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Advice for Launching a Diverse Building Science Career

It’s no accident that HeatSpring instructor Marc Rosenbaum knows quite a bit about virtually all facets of the building science industry. When he began his career nearly 40 years ago, the industry and collective knowledge surrounding it didn’t exist yet. He didn’t have a choice but to become a generalist. 

For folks launching their building science […]

July 7th, 2022|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings||
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Why the World Needs Building Science Generalists

When HeatSpring instructor Marc Rosenbaum began his work in building science over 40 years ago, there wasn’t a whole industry surrounding it. There wasn’t research to reference or frameworks to follow. Marc and his generation of peers essentially invented the industry of optimizing buildings. Learning as he built his career made Marc a generalist. This […]

July 1st, 2022|Categories: Building Science, Building Science Corporation, NESEA, Green Building, LEED, Mechanical Engineering, Passive House, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Technology & Engineering, Zero Net Energy Buildings||
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We Need an Installation Standard for Ventilation

Buildings are getting tighter to save energy while COVID is drawing attention to the importance of proper ventilation. How much ventilation is needed? For residential buildings, there’s a widely accepted standard.

ASHRAE 62.2 “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings” Standard is a national standard that provides minimum requirements and methods for achieving […]

January 13th, 2022|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, HVAC Design, LEED, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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Climate Change and COVID Crisis Boost Interest in Ventilation

The Covid-19 crisis and climate change are boosting interest in ventilation and in training that helps people calculate the amount of ventilation needed in a home or building, says HeatSpring instructor Rick Karg.

Karg, who teaches  ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation for Single Family Dwellings, says people are increasingly interested in ventilation because it helps reduce the spread […]

April 16th, 2021|Categories: Boilers, Building Science, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Green Building, HVAC Design, Hydronic Heating, Insulation, Mechanical Engineering, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , |
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