Tag: Building Science

Bellingham – Building Science Principles

This Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

    • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
    • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
    • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
    • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
    • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
    • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
    • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

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Virtual Seminar – Building Science Fundamentals

American Institute of Architects

Building Science Fundamentals

AVAILABLE: Live Virtual Seminar
 ,  ,  , 
16 AIA CEU credits
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
16 LU|HSW

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Price: $595.00

Limited Number of Spots

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registrants have benefitted tremendously from the interactive sessions with Dr. Lstiburek where questions are encouraged. Because of that, we limit attendance to 50 or so. Each $595.00 series consists of 4 afternoons of instruction. Upon completion of the seminar, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 16 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website.

The time for the sessions will be from 1:00-5:00 pm EST.

Dr. Joseph Lstiburek will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat, air, and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to low-energy enclosure design, advanced HVAC systems, forensic investigations, and the repair and retrofit of existing buildings.

The Fundamentals class has been attended by thousands of builders, architects, engineers, building science consultants, building code officials, facility managers, building product manufacturers, and government officials.

Agenda

Session One

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Two

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environmental Separation The Myth of the Dew Point
Definition of a Building Roofs Vented and Unvented
The Effect of Climate Hygric Buoyancy
The Perfect Wall Ice Dams
The Water Molecule Basements
Relative Humidity and Vapor Pressure Crawlspaces Vented and Unvented
Air Flow and Vapor Diffusion Slabs and Flooring
Rain
Capillarity

Session Three

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Four

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stucco Failures Retrofits
Pressure and IAQ Mass Buildings
Buildings as 3-D Airflow Networks Freeze Thaw
Controlling Pressures and Pathways Interior Foundation Retrofits
Stack Effect and Compartmentalization Historic Building Limitations
HVAC Frame Buildings
Part Load and Humidity Control Deep Energy Retrofits
Central Systems vs. Distributed Systems

 

REGISTER HERE

Virtual Seminar – Building Science Fundamentals

American Institute of Architects

Building Science Fundamentals

AVAILABLE: Live Virtual Seminar
 ,  ,  , 
16 AIA CEU credits
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
16 LU|HSW

Register Now

Price: $595.00

Limited Number of Spots

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registrants have benefitted tremendously from the interactive sessions with Dr. Lstiburek where questions are encouraged. Because of that, we limit attendance to 50 or so. Each $595.00 series consists of 4 afternoons of instruction. Upon completion of the seminar, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 16 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website.

The time for the sessions will be from 1:00-5:00 pm EST.

Dr. Joseph Lstiburek will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat, air, and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to low-energy enclosure design, advanced HVAC systems, forensic investigations, and the repair and retrofit of existing buildings.

The Fundamentals class has been attended by thousands of builders, architects, engineers, building science consultants, building code officials, facility managers, building product manufacturers, and government officials.

Agenda

Session One

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Two

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environmental Separation The Myth of the Dew Point
Definition of a Building Roofs Vented and Unvented
The Effect of Climate Hygric Buoyancy
The Perfect Wall Ice Dams
The Water Molecule Basements
Relative Humidity and Vapor Pressure Crawlspaces Vented and Unvented
Air Flow and Vapor Diffusion Slabs and Flooring
Rain
Capillarity

Session Three

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Four

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stucco Failures Retrofits
Pressure and IAQ Mass Buildings
Buildings as 3-D Airflow Networks Freeze Thaw
Controlling Pressures and Pathways Interior Foundation Retrofits
Stack Effect and Compartmentalization Historic Building Limitations
HVAC Frame Buildings
Part Load and Humidity Control Deep Energy Retrofits
Central Systems vs. Distributed Systems

 

REGISTER HERE

Webinar – Energy Efficiency Products Decoded: Building Envelope

Energy Efficiency Products Decoded (Part 1) – Building Envelope | October 28, 2025

Understand how to optimize the building envelope, the critical barrier controlling heat flow in and out of homes, by exploring popular and innovative products and materials, learning about their evolution, and discovering how to maximize energy efficiency and durability while balancing performance with practical design choices.

ENROLL

Webinar – Energy Program Knowledge Builder

Energy Program Knowledge Builder | October 21, 2025

This session explores the evolution and practical requirements of key energy and water efficiency programs like ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, and Zero Energy Ready. You’ll learn how these programs integrate building science with incentives and marketing to promote best practices in sustainable, energy-efficient construction.

ENROLL

Webinar – Becoming a Building Science Expert

Becoming a Building Science Expert | October 7, 2025

Discover the fundamentals of building science and how buildings function as interconnected systems. This training equips designers, builders, and inspectors with essential knowledge to improve energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and safety in homes.

ENROLL

Webinar – Building Science Principles

ONLINE Building Science Principles (D956)

 

CEUs: 6.5

IMPORTANT: This course is NOT the prerequisite to taking BPI’s Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) Field Exam. If interested in the prerequisite (BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) exam and resulting Certificate of Knowledge), please visit BPI.org/building-science-principles

Course Description:

This Building Science Principles course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

It is recommended that a Building Science Principles guide be purchased for each student or for each agency/company. The structure of the course is built around this textbook and is helpful for study and note taking.

Note: this course does NOT include the BSP certificate exam. This is hosted on the BPI website

Resources:

 

Course Content & Objectives:

      • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
      • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
      • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
      • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
      • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
      • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
      • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

REGISTER HERE

Virtual Training – Building Science Principles

Building Science Principles

This virtual training is designed for contractors or community-based organizations that are interested in learning how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. At no cost to them, Energy Trust trade allies and community partners that complete this training are eligible to take the BPI’s Building Science Principles exam (normally $109) and earn their Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge.

Details

Date: June 27

Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Cost: Free

Event Category: General, Heating + Cooling, Weatherization

REGISTER HERE

Virtual Seminar – Building Science Fundamentals

American Institute of Architects

Building Science Fundamentals

AVAILABLE: Live Virtual Seminar
 ,  ,  , 
16 AIA CEU credits

Register Now

Price: $595.00

Limited Number of Spots

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registrants have benefitted tremendously from the interactive sessions with Dr. Lstiburek where questions are encouraged. Because of that, we limit attendance to 50 or so. Each $595.00 series consists of 4 afternoons of instruction. Upon completion of the seminar, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 16 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website.

The time for the sessions will be from 1:00-5:00 pm EST.

Dr. Joseph Lstiburek will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat, air, and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to low-energy enclosure design, advanced HVAC systems, forensic investigations, and the repair and retrofit of existing buildings.

The Fundamentals class has been attended by thousands of builders, architects, engineers, building science consultants, building code officials, facility managers, building product manufacturers, and government officials.

Agenda

Session One

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Two

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environmental Separation The Myth of the Dew Point
Definition of a Building Roofs Vented and Unvented
The Effect of Climate Hygric Buoyancy
The Perfect Wall Ice Dams
The Water Molecule Basements
Relative Humidity and Vapor Pressure Crawlspaces Vented and Unvented
Air Flow and Vapor Diffusion Slabs and Flooring
Rain
Capillarity

Session Three

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Four

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stucco Failures Retrofits
Pressure and IAQ Mass Buildings
Buildings as 3-D Airflow Networks Freeze Thaw
Controlling Pressures and Pathways Interior Foundation Retrofits
Stack Effect and Compartmentalization Historic Building Limitations
HVAC Frame Buildings
Part Load and Humidity Control Deep Energy Retrofits
Central Systems vs. Distributed Systems

 

REGISTER HERE

Bozeman, MT – Building Science & Beer

BS* and Beer is a local discussion group for builders, architects, engineers, tradespeople and anyone interested in better building. Building Science* is simply the laws of physics, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics applied to the building. Join this group’s monthly gathering in June to discuss these topics in our industry, enjoy a few refreshments, and engage in the high performance building community.

Learn more here. No registration necessary.