Resouces
Publications
Journal of Building Enclosure Design
The Journal of Building Enclosure Design is an official publication of the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and is the premier publication for research and development on building enclosure systems for North America.
Current Issue – JBED Winter 2009 (PDF 3.3 MB)
Our sixth edition continues to focus on the latest developments in building energy conservation, security, and improved building envelope design and performance. Highlights include:
- "Richard Bolling Federal Building: Modernization and Energy Efficiency Upgrades"
- "Does My Building Envelope Really Need a Retrofit?"
- "Building a Future: The Revitalization of the Building Sector in Canada"
- "NFRC Component Modeling Approach (CMA): White Paper"
NIST Reports
NISTIR 7238 Investigation of the Impact of Commercial Building Envelope Airtightness on HVAC Energy Use (June 2005) (PDF 703 KB)
Organizations
Alaska Building Science Network (ABSN)
Promotes energy efficiency as an essential component of durable safe and affordable housing in Alaska.
