National Institute of Building Sciences
The National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that successfully brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States. Authorized by the U.S. Congress, the Institute provides an authoritative source and a unique opportunity for free and candid discussion among private and public sectors within the built environment. The Institute's mission to serve the public interest is accomplished by supporting advances in building sciences and technologies for the purpose of improving the performance of our nation's buildings while reducing waste and conserving energy and resources. For more information visit www.nibs.org.
Research Submitted
Title | Author | Date |
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The Ultimate Envelope – Honest, Effective AND Affordable | Keirnyn Ross (Steven Winter Associates), Marc Zuluaga (Steven Winter Associates), Mike Khazzam (Steven Winter Associates) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Electronically Tintable Glass: The Future of High Performance Facades is Here | Helen Sanders, PhD (Sage Electrochromics Inc.), Lou Podbelski, AIA )Sage Electrochromics Inc.) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Evaluating R-40 Above Grade Walls for a Production Built Zero | John Broniek (IBACOS), Kevin Brozyna (IBACOS), Dave Stecher (IBACOS) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Functional Performance Testing Within the Building Envelope Commissioning Process | Kevin Knight (Architectural Testing Inc.), John A. Runkle (Architectural Testing Inc.), Bryan J. Boyle Retro-Specs Consultants Ltd | Apr 12, 2010 |
Selecting the Ideal Windows for a High Performance Home in a Cold Climate | Ari S. Rapport (IBACOS) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Practical Residential Wall Systems: R-30 and Beyond | Robb A. Aldrich (Steven Winter Associates), Lois Arena (Steven WInter Associates), William Zoeller (steven Winter Associates) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Why a Mock Up - Because the Owner Expects it Done Right | Brian Stroik (Oscar J. Boldt Construction) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Window Selection Methodologies and Optimiation in High-Performance Commercial Buildings | Kerry L. Haglund (University of Minnesota) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Glazing Upgrade at Frank Lloyd Wright's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | Angel Ayon (WASA/Studio A), William Rose (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) | Apr 12, 2010 |
Developing the Next Three Generations of Zero-Energy Windows | Brandon Tinianov, PhD, PE (Serious Materials) | Apr 12, 2010 |