BPI - Building Science Principles-Reference Guide
EXAM COVERAGE
The BPI - Building Science Principles Reference Guide covers the
fundamental principles of building science as they apply to residential
energy efficiency and home performance. The guide includes topics
such as heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), air flow and
infiltration, moisture transport and control, and indoor air quality. It
also addresses building envelope components, insulation types and
performance, HVAC system operation and efficiency, and diagnostic
tools and testing procedures (e.g., blower door, duct leakage,
combustion safety). Additional areas include energy auditing
techniques, building durability, safety protocols, and strategies for
improving energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort and
,health. The guide emphasizes a whole-house approach and provides
the scientific foundation necessary for energy audits, retrofits, and
performance assessments.
,1.1. The components of a house can be said to fall into four general
categories: building, mechanicals, environment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilation
c. occupants
d. energy
a. structure
b. ventilation
c. occupants*
d. energy
, 1.2. The fundamental scientific principles that govern home
performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics
a. physical laws
b. building science*
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics
EXAM COVERAGE
The BPI - Building Science Principles Reference Guide covers the
fundamental principles of building science as they apply to residential
energy efficiency and home performance. The guide includes topics
such as heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), air flow and
infiltration, moisture transport and control, and indoor air quality. It
also addresses building envelope components, insulation types and
performance, HVAC system operation and efficiency, and diagnostic
tools and testing procedures (e.g., blower door, duct leakage,
combustion safety). Additional areas include energy auditing
techniques, building durability, safety protocols, and strategies for
improving energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort and
,health. The guide emphasizes a whole-house approach and provides
the scientific foundation necessary for energy audits, retrofits, and
performance assessments.
,1.1. The components of a house can be said to fall into four general
categories: building, mechanicals, environment, and:
a. structure
b. ventilation
c. occupants
d. energy
a. structure
b. ventilation
c. occupants*
d. energy
, 1.2. The fundamental scientific principles that govern home
performance are collectively known as:
a. physical laws
b. building science
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics
a. physical laws
b. building science*
c. diagnostics
d. thermodynamics
