ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kansas Building Science Institute

So, you know how you have a house where you live, right?

Well, some people really like to study and learn all about how houses are built and how they work to keep people safe and comfortable. And that's where the Kansas Building Science Institute comes in!

The Institute is a place where people can go to learn all about how to make buildings better, safer, and more energy-efficient. They teach things like how to use the right materials to keep heat in, how to make sure buildings don't leak water, or how to make sure they're strong enough to withstand storms and earthquakes.

They also do a lot of experiments and tests to make sure their ideas work, and they share what they've learned with other people who build houses or work in the construction industry.

So, the Building Science Institute is kind of like a big school where people go to learn and teach others how to make buildings really awesome and safe for everyone who lives or works inside them!