Building Science Certificate?

[Mel Rodriguez]

Does anyone know if there is a certification for Building Science knowledge that stands out in the field.

I will be a licensed architect soon and I want to start increasing my education on Building Science and would eventually like to have some type of credential or certification.

Im starting to figure out who the leading figures are, in this field, but their Building Science courses do not have any type of certification that I am aware of... if they did I wouldn't hesitate to join up. I'm finding it difficult to choose another B.S. program.

Any advice is appreciated!

Mel

[Dutchman]

Not exactly sure what you are after but the Building Science Corp in MA is probably the best place to start.

[Mel Rodriguez]

(Dutchman) I think I have watched every video Ive been able to find by Joe... I'm taking his Building Science Fundamentals course in July but I haven't seen where his trainings offered lead to certification. I wish I could just go work for him for a year!

I suppose I'm after... first wanting to build my knowledge on how to design buildings that really work... not just for the next 25 years. (In my current office we work for a lot of developers and therefore its common practice to design to the minimums) Second, having a certificate will show my area of interest as I progress in my career.

[Mark Parlee]

You really need to read a lot, examine a lot, and let your brain ruminate on all of that info.

[Dutchman]

I suppose I'm after... first wanting to build my knowledge on how to design buildings that really work... not just for the next 25 years. (In my current office we work for a lot of developers and therefore its common practice to design to the minimums) Second, having a certificate will show my area of interest as I progress in my career.

This is a very deep topic / statement but honestly, to really understand how to design a building that "works", you need to build a lot of them....physically, through the entire process. The text book is great, but the real world merging with the text book is where it's at.

The architects and engineers (civil and structural) that I work with make mistakes all day long and so do I. At just under 20 years of building things, I would consider myself at the rookie stage.

[Ted S.]

Does anyone know if there is a certification for Building Science knowledge that stands out in the field.

I will be a licensed architect soon and I want to start increasing my education on Building Science and would eventually like to have some type of credential or certification.

Im starting to figure out who the leading figures are, in this field, but their Building Science courses do not have any type of certification that I am aware of... if they did I wouldn't hesitate to join up. I'm finding it difficult to choose another B.S. program.

Any advice is appreciated!

Mel

You still need min 3 years of internship and I’m assuming you are getting a Masters so that’s 6 years of college min. What is the comment about “another B.S. program “ there are none that will land you an architects stamp.

My my advice is to get the stamp, that’s enough on your plate. Then work for an architect and draw the details, write the specs and get into construction administration. You will be very valuable. Get out in the field and understand what things cost. You will be sought after. The only issue is that you will be underpaid.

[Mel Rodriguez]

Sound advice Ted! No masters for me, but I will have met my 3 year internship requirement this June, which is the last piece of the puzzle before I "get the stamp" :). (took/passed the ARE exams last year and have completed my IDP hours for NCARB)

Drawing details is definitely where I learn the most, I struggle a bit because my firms typical building systems do just enough to pass codes & energy calcs. (We do lots of low rise mixed use commercial/residential buildings for developers)

I havn't thought about asking to take on some spec writing, that is a great idea... as intimidating as that sounds (for our average $10 million project), seems like no better way to understand every intimate detail.

Thanks for chiming in everyone!

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[IanPayne]

I think many courses are valuable and interesting. I do Cisco courses myself. And a lot of time, like literally a lot of time is needed. Plus your Brain to put everything in right order and key things to remember. Did you check youtube? Building science is very complex and hard field to understand in few years. You will need to add weather, physics and building knowledge in one pot and mixing making sure it’s not too salty. I work in 3D cad building modelling. I like it very much. Now I’m equipping also my experience with some new knowledge, and staying focus towards my direction to build eco-friendly houses at low prices. Professionals from my group are really sharing things I did not know earlier. https://www.spotoclub.com/ if somebody is interested, be free to apply