Leading the Charge

Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club gave a surprisingly accessible and entertaining webinar presentation about why buildings leak and her attempts to get them not to. Her Instagram account and courses help design professionals better understand the basics of building science. If there are celebrities in this industry, she’s one of them. The excitement Williamson generates in explaining such topics as water management in wall assemblies demonstrates how far architecture still has to go in pulling back the veil of egoism that limits the advancement of women and others who don’t feel comfortable faking it until they make it. Williamson’s advice: “Asking questions is not an indication that you’re dumb. It’s an indication that you want to learn something and care to hear the answer.”