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 Datesort ascending
More Sustainable Masonry Façades: Preheating Ventilation Air Using a Dynamic Buffer Zone (DBZ) R.C. Richman (ryerson University), C. Cyanfrone (Morrison Hershfield Corp.), K.D. Pressnail (University of Toronto) Apr 29, 2010
Stucco Failures and Remediation Roger Morse, AIA, Paul E. Haas Apr 12, 2010
Thermographic Assessment Specification Requirements for Commissioning and Building Condition Applications Antonio Colantonio (Public Works and Government Services Canada), Michel Theauvette (Public Works and Government Services Canada) Apr 12, 2010
Applying Lessons from Clay-Brick Veneer to Design a Stucco Mix Marcin Pazera (Simpson, Gumperts and Heger), Mark Bomberg (Syracusse University) Apr 12, 2010
Best Practices and Quality Issues in Residential Stucco Application Brad Oberg (IBACOS), Richard Baker (IBACOS) Apr 12, 2010
Energy Efficient Architectural Design Strategies in Hot‐Dry Area of Iran: Kashan Kamyar Tolou Behbood (Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran), Mohammad Taleghani (Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran), Shahin Heidari (Faculty of Architecture, University of Tehran) Apr 12, 2010
Thermal Rehabilitation of Existing Building Enclosures by Using VIP (Vacuum Insulation Panel) Sandwich and Timber Based Panels Christoph Buxbaum (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), Wolfgang Gallent (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), Sandra Kircher (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), Oskar Pankratz (DesignAID), Albert Seiler (KNAUF Insulation Technology) Apr 12, 2010
Decision-Making Methodology & Selection Tools for High-Performance Window Systems in U.S. Climates Kerry L. Haglund, Senior Research Fellow (Center for Sustainable Building Research, U Minn.) Apr 12, 2010
A New Paradigm for the Design of Sustainable Buildings Warren Knowles, P.Eng, Brian Hubbs, P.Eng, Paul Kernan, MAIBC, Graham Finch, MASc Apr 12, 2010
Air Leakage: Difficulties in Measurement, Quantification, and Energy Simulation Michael B. Waite (Simpson Gumpertz Heger Inc.), Sean M. O'Brien (Simpson Gumpertz Heger Inc.) Apr 12, 2010

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