Business Details
29 Years
experience
Building Science Consulting & Architectural Services
Building Science is a leading building science consulting and full-service architecture firm serving clients across North America. Our expertise lies in addressing complex challenges related to building design, construction, and operation, with a focus on moisture dynamics, indoor air quality, and forensic investigations. We combine decades of field experience with cutting-edge research to deliver durable, energy-efficient solutions tailored to diverse climates and project types. Our team specializes in mitigating risks associated with advanced building materials and designs, ensuring long-term performance and occupant comfort.Through comprehensive site assessments, detailed system analysis, and construction-phase oversight, we help clients achieve their sustainability goals while maintaining marketable building technologies. With a proven track record in forensic investigations and building enclosure consulting, we provide actionable repair strategies and construction documentation backed by industry-recognized methodologies.
Services
Forensic Investigations
Building Enclosure Consulting
Energy Performance Analysis
Moisture Dynamics Assessment
Indoor Air Quality Evaluation
Sustainable Design Consulting
Construction Phase Oversight
Building Failure Analysis
Research & Development
Professional Training Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in building science and forensic investigations.
- Our team pioneered industry protocols for air pressure relationship analysis in buildings.
- We provide end-to-end solutions from design consultation to construction oversight.
- Our research partnerships with DOE and universities inform cutting-edge building practices.
- We specialize in complex projects including museums, hospitals, and extreme climate environments.
Services
Forensic Investigations
Our forensic investigations identify root causes of building failures including mold, moisture intrusion, and structural decay. We employ advanced diagnostic tools to analyze air pressure relationships and material performance. Clients receive prioritized repair recommendations with multiple implementation options tailored to project constraints.
Building Enclosure Consulting
We optimize building enclosures for durability and energy efficiency through detailed system analysis. Our consultants provide design guidance from preliminary phases through construction, ensuring proper installation of air barriers, insulation, and moisture management systems. We specialize in complex assemblies for extreme climates.
Energy Performance Analysis
Our energy performance analysis combines hygrothermal simulations with field testing to optimize thermal efficiency. We evaluate building systems for air leakage, thermal bridging, and moisture control while maintaining compliance with sustainability standards and occupant comfort requirements.
Professional Training Workshops
We deliver comprehensive training programs covering building science fundamentals and advanced topics. Our workshops address moisture management, retrofit strategies, and code compliance through real-world case studies and hands-on demonstrations for architects, contractors, and building professionals.
Research & Development
Our R&D division conducts field and laboratory testing on building materials and systems. We collaborate with manufacturers and research institutions to develop new applications for construction technologies, focusing on air barrier performance, vapor diffusion control, and hygric redistribution in wall assemblies.
Questions
What types of building failures do you investigate?
We investigate moisture-related failures, mold growth, air quality issues, and structural decay in commercial, institutional, and residential buildings using advanced diagnostic techniques.
Do you provide repair solutions for identified building issues?
Yes, we deliver prioritized repair recommendations with multiple implementation options tailored to client constraints and project requirements.
Can you assist with building design to prevent future issues?
We offer proactive design consulting for air barriers, moisture management systems, and energy-efficient enclosures to prevent common building performance problems.
Do you offer training for building professionals?
Yes, we conduct workshops on building science fundamentals, moisture control, and energy-efficient design for architects and construction professionals.
What research areas do you specialize in?
Our research focuses on air and moisture movement through building assemblies, including hygrothermal performance testing and new material applications for extreme climates.
Are your consultants available for construction phase support?
We provide site visits during construction to ensure proper installation of critical building systems and address field condition changes.
