r/buildingscience
39k members
r/buildingscience is a subreddit with 39k members. The community frequently discusses insulation, question, ventilation, attic, and building_science, and the most common flair used is question, will it fail?, and career/profession.
Collection of resources on building science. Topics can range from insulation strategies, mechanical designs, water waste reduction strategies, control layer strategies, example builds.
Popular Topics in r/buildingscience
#1
Insulation
56 posts
#2
Question
20 posts
#3
Ventilation
17 posts
#4
Attic
14 posts
#5
Building_science
13 posts
#6
Vapor Barrier
12 posts
#7
Roof
12 posts
#8
Wall
10 posts
#9
Moisture
9 posts
#10
Energy
7 posts
Flair Used in r/buildingscience
#1
Question
: "Fun side project, drop your detail/shop drawing in to enhance it"
50 posts
#2
Will it fail?
: "Best way to insulate 100 year old house for cold and wet climate?"
8 posts
#3
Career/Profession
: "Career paths in this field"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/buildingscience
Yearly
+12k members(44.5%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026