Traditional problem-solving focuses on symptoms rather than causes, leading to recurring issues because underlying building science failures remain unaddressed. Building owners typically replace moldy drywall without addressing the moisture source, or boost ventilation without understanding why contamination occurs in the first place. This symptom-focused approach results in repeated remediation costs, ongoing occupant complaints, and buildings that never perform as intended. Without understanding how building systems interact and what’s causing the fundamental failures, repairs address only visible problems while the root causes continue creating new issues.