The Return of BEST

After a six-year hiatus, NIBS brought back the in-person Building Enclosure Science and Technology conference on March 19-20. Building enclosure experts and BEST6 attendees didn’t miss a beat. The conference took place […]
Register Now for BEST6

The Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference is just a month away – March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol! Room discounts for our hotel block conclude Friday, […]
Coming to BEST6? View the Full Schedule

NIBS has released the schedule for the Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST6) Conference March 18-20, at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. The conference theme is “The Next Generation of […]
Happy Holidays from Team NIBS!

We want to take this moment to thank you for following and supporting the National Institute of Building Sciences. The greater built environment is critical to our work to ensure […]
National Institute of Building Sciences Partners with Commissioning Organizations to Advance Guidance on the Whole Building Design Guide

The portal provides comprehensive guidance from a ‘whole building’ perspective (WASHINGTON, DC, May 9, 2022) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has partnered with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating […]
Resilience 2021: How to Stay Safe as Lockdowns Lift and Buildings Reopen

Because of COVID-19, many buildings have sat empty for the better part of a year, and there are possible health risks tied to the return of these unoccupied spaces. On […]
Fauci: Now’s the Time to Double Down on Public Health Measures

White House coronavirus health official Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, November 12, to address virus surge and share encouraging news about vaccines. The situation […]
Fauci: Now’s the Time to Double Down on Public Health Measures

White House coronavirus health official Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, November 12, to address virus surge and share encouraging news about vaccines. The situation […]
COVID-19 Town Hall Panel: Healthy Buildings Play Critical Role in Public Health

Don’t expect school reopening to be “business as usual,” experts say (WASHINGTON, DC, August 27, 2020) – Reopening schools this fall will require a multi-faceted plan that involves healthy building […]
Relying on Science and Health Data: The Critical Balance to Safely Reentering the Workforce

A virtual town hall of the National Institute of Building Sciences has outlined many steps for buildings to be ready for reoccupation (WASHINGTON, DC, May 12, 2020) – Reopening the […]