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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Thermal Performance of Radiant Barriers and Interior Radiation Control Coatings for Attic Retrofits | Ali Fallahi, Ph.D., R&D staff, Building Science Engineer, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, David Yarbrough, Ph.D., P.E., President, R&D Services, Cookeville, TN, Jan Kośny, Ph.D., Building Enclosure Program Lead, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Competing Performance Criteria in Renovation and Repurposing of Existing Building Exterior Enclosure Systems | Paul G. Johnson, FAIA, NCARB SmithGroupJJR Inc., Building Technology Studio Leader | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Five Not So Easy Pieces: Designing and Constructing the Passive House Enclosure | Mike Steffen, Walsh Construction Co. | Apr 13, 2015 |
| History and Future of Fenestration: Where Have We Been? Where are We Heading? | Stephen Selkowitz, Group Leader, Windows and Envelope Materials, LBNL | Apr 13, 2015 |
| High Performance Detailing | Paul E. Totten, PE, LEED AP, Vice President, WSP, Washington, DC, Michael J. Heule, Principal, Helix Architecture + Design, Kansas City, | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Experimental Synthesis of Hollow Silica Nanospheres for Application as Superinsulation in the Buildings of Tomorrow | Bjørn Petter Jelle, SINTEF Building & Infrastructure, Department of Materials and Structures, Norway, Tao Gao, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Architectural Design, Linn Ingunn Christie Sandberg, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Bente Gilbu Tilset, SINTEF Materials and Chemistry, Materials and Nanotechnology Sector, Mathieu Grandcolas, SINTEF Materials and Chemistry, Materials and Nanotechnology Sector, Arild Gustavsen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Architectural | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Energy Challenges Related to Recladding Early Model Curtain Walls | Andrew A. Dunlap, AIA, SmithGroupJJR, Building Technology Studio; Detroit, MI | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Airflow in Mid to High-rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings | Lorne Ricketts, MASC, RDH Building Engineering LTD., Vancouver, Graham Finch, MASc, P.Eng., RDH Building Engineering Ltd., Vancouver, BC, John Straube, PhD, P.Eng., University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON | Apr 13, 2015 |
| A Detailed Study of Sunshades and their Effects on Performance | Joe Fong, RA, NCARB, LEED AP (BD+C) Walter P. Moore | Apr 13, 2015 |
| High-Performance Building Envelopes: Design Methods for Energy Efficient Facades | Ajla Aksamija, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, CDT,Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA | Apr 13, 2015 |