The Trouble With Building Science

This month's issue of Fine Homebuilding includes a very thought provoking article that should be mandatory reading for all the Deans and Directors of Schools of Architecture in North America. Author Kevin Ireton presents a compelling case for the need to improve our collective understanding of the sciences which determine how structures work. See http://www.finehomebuilding.com/design/articles/the-trouble-with-building-science.aspx

The issue in which this article appears happens to be the 2012 awards issue, where the editors choice for the best homes of this year are lauded. They're all very impressive. They also all have highly refined technology in their bones - materials and construction techniques which test many entrenched practices.

Mr. Ireton suggests that we need to take responsibility for self-education. True enough I suppose; but wouldn't it be nice if the School curricula were ahead of the curve. Agitate. Maybe we can make it happen.