As a young child, I was obsessed with buildings. I poured hours into researching different architectural styles and I immersed myself in researching how the systems within a building so closely resembled the human body; buildings, too, have “lungs” — an HVAC system, have a “nervous system” — the electrical circuit, and have “bones” — the architectural integrity of the building. These building systems and biological analogies for building science enthralled me as a child and continue to do so as an adult.
Essentially, a building also has fundamental processes that are required for proper operation in terms of building performance. Much like the human body, it is imperative that all systems within a building work harmoniously per design intent in order for the building to thrive.
