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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Impact of Various Residential Energy Conservation Measures On Airtightness | Gary Proskiw, President , Proskiw Engineering Ltd, Anil Parekh, P. Eng.; NRCan , Julia Purdy, P. Eng., NRCan, Alex Ferguson, P. Eng.; NRCan | Apr 16, 2018 |
Pumping up the Volume: Multi-Family, Passive House and Net Zero Energy as Standard Practice | Timothy McDonald President, Onion Flats | Apr 15, 2018 |
High Impact Design Solutions to Improve Healthcare Access and Outcomes-CLINICA FAMILY HEALTH | The Center for Heath Design | Nov 21, 2017 |
Taking the Field: Advancing Energy and Water Efficiency in Sports Venues | National Institute of Building Sciences and the Green Sports Alliance | Feb 01, 2017 |
Conceptual Design, BIM and Interdisciplinary Collaboration | William C. Manion, AIA O'Neil & Manion Architects PA, Bethesda, Md. | Oct 01, 2016 |
Updates to Maps for the 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions | Nicolas Luco, PhD, US Geological Survey | Mar 22, 2016 |
New Site Coefficients, Fa, Fv, and Fpga, in ASCE 7-16 | CB Crouse, PhD, PE, AECOM | Mar 22, 2016 |
Best Practices for Architectural Coatings | Elizabeth A. Hnatiw, AIA, LEED AP BD+C (principal architect, Hoffmann Architects) | Feb 01, 2016 |
Defining The Next Generation’s Focus | Mardelle Shepley, FAIA (Cornell University) | Jan 11, 2016 |
Reducing Capital Costs | Dennis Bausman, PhD (Clemson University) | Jan 11, 2016 |