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
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Measuring Field Performance of Aerogel Insulation in a Hot, Dry Climate | Bryan Urban, Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, USA, Nitin Shukla, Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, USA, Anthony D. Fontanini, Iowa State University, USA , Jan Kosny, Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, USA | Apr 13, 2015 |
Weathered OSB Air and Water Leakage Testing | Paul Grahovac, PROSOCO | Apr 13, 2015 |
Field Thermal Performance of EIFS Using Vacuum Insulation Panels | Ali Fallahi, Ph.D., R&D staff, Building Science Engineer, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, Jan Kosny, PhD, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, Nitin Shukla, PhD, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, Tony Fontanini, Ph.D. Candidate, Fraunhofer CSE, Boston, MA, Lawrence Carbary, FASTM, Dow Corning Corporation, Roland Serino, PE, Dryvit Systems Inc. | Apr 13, 2015 |
FM Smart: Information Technology for the Facility Life Cycle | David A. Jordani, FAIA, Jordani Consulting Group | Feb 01, 2015 |
Historic Building Facades: Simulation,Testing, and Verification for Improved Energy Modelng | Daniel Chung | Feb 01, 2015 |
Understanding Prefabricated Building Enclosure Systems | Derek B. McCowan, PE, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (SGH), Corey C. Wowk, LEED AP, SGH, Sean M. O'Brien, PE, LEED AP, SGH | Feb 01, 2015 |
A High-Performance Rammed Earth Wall System for Cold Climates | Rob Pyatt, Assoc. AIA, Christopher O'Hara, PE, William P. Babbington, AIA, PE, Rongrong Hu, PhD | Feb 01, 2015 |
Biomass for Electricity Generation | U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program | Nov 05, 2014 |
Earned Value Analysis | Scott Cullen, Faithful+Gould | Oct 27, 2014 |
Estimating | Scott Cullen, Faithful+Gould | Oct 27, 2014 |