(Theoretical) \’bilding sI-&n(s)’\ n., (plural building sciences) from Middle English bilden and the latin scientia, [having knowledge] (1660) [1]: The study of building performance and specifically the study of the building envelope and the interactions between its systems and construction: The systemized knowledge of a building as an object of study <the science of construction>; [2]:The body of knowledge about the relevant science (specifically physics) and its application relative to structural issues; lighting and lighting design; acoustics; thermal envelope performance; insulation; health; fire; safety; and moisture control.

(Applied) [1]: the state of knowing: knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding; specifically the knowledge that the way it has been done for years may not always be right [2]: the laws of physics that state: water runs downhill and that all roofs leak; the laws of probability that predict that the air conditioning will fail on the hottest day of the year [3]: a system to reconcile the design drawings and way it was actually built [4]: the proper installation of flashing and other lies told to the general contractor

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