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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Simple, Fast, Cost Effective Methods of Foam Board Joint Sealing for Air Barrier Assemblies in Commercial Construction | Katherine L. Johnson (The Dow Chemical Company), Daniel A. Tempas (The Dow Chemical Company) | Apr 02, 2012 |
Single and Double Layered Vacuum Insulation Panels of the Same Thickness in Comparison | Samuel Brunner (Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology), T. Stahl (Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology), Karim Ghazi Wakili (Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) | Apr 02, 2012 |
Advanced and High-Performance Materials Program | Mila Kennett (US Department of Homeland Security) | Dec 01, 2011 |
Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Strengthening for Alternative Load Paths to Mitigate Progressive Collapse Vulnerabilities | Zachary I. Smith (Fyfe Company), Edward R. Fyfe (Fyfe Company) | Dec 01, 2011 |
Emergent Materials for Security, Energy and the Environment | Blaine Brownell (University of Minnesota School of Architecture) | Dec 01, 2011 |
An Advanced Materials Database: A Gateway for Future and Secure Infrastructures | Milagros Kennett (US Department of Homelant Security, Mohammed Ettourney (Weidlinger Associates Inc.), Earle Kennett (National Institute of Building Sciences), Bob Payn (db Interactive) | Dec 01, 2011 |
Blast Safety of the Building Envelope | Eve HInman, Hinman Consulting Engineers | Oct 19, 2011 |
BIM for Facility Management: Design for Maintenance Strategy | Birgitta Foster, BSME, MBA, SSA/Sandia National Labs | Oct 01, 2011 |
Buildings, Tunnels and Mass Transit Systems: DHS Releases Integrated Rapid Visual Screening Tools in 2011 | Michael Chipley (PMC Group, LLC), Mohammed Ettourney (Weidlinger Associates Inc.), Milagros Kennett (US Department of Homeland Security), Terry Ryan (Raytheon UTD), Philip Schneider (National Institute of Building Sciences) | Apr 01, 2011 |
BIM as a Risk Management Tool: Creating As-built Models for Municipal Management | Jay McBride, construction manager, Robert Steffen, PhD, PE, Western Carolina University, Doug Kinard, Western Carolina University | Apr 01, 2011 |