Building engineering physics comprises a unique mix of heat and mass transfer physics, materials science, meteorology, construction technology and human physiology necessary to solve problems in designing high performance buildings. Add to this the requirement for creative design and rigorous engineering analysis, and it can be seen that building engineering physics is quite distinct from any of the established applied science or construction engineering professions. Building engineering physics itself is of course just a member of the family of natural sciences that contribute to the engineered performance of buildings, which includes biology, materials science, the psychology and comfort of humans. .
