New Paper: BIM and Digital Twins Coexist to Drive Sustainability

A new position paper by the NIBS Digital Twin Integration Subcommittee (DTI-S) encourages the integration of building information modeling (BIM) and digital twin technology, presenting a groundbreaking opportunity for the architecture, engineering, […]
National Institute of Building Sciences Announces BEST6 Schedule

The Building Enclosure Science & Technology Conference takes place March 18-20 in Austin, Texas (WASHINGTON, DC, January 25, 2024) – The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released the schedule for the upcoming […]
October’s #CampusSustainabilityMonth is a celebration that needs to happen every month

It’s Campus Sustainability Month. Throughout October, there are a host of events tied to greener solutions and sustainability of our nation’s college campuses. Events are aimed at engaging and inspiring “incoming […]
Building Innovation 2018 Plenary Keynote to Explore U.S. Embassy in London

Will Discuss Integration of Urbanism, Landscape, Architecture, Sustainability, Diplomacy James Timberlake, FAIA, partner from KieranTimberlake, the architecture firm that designed the new U.S. Embassy in London, will serve as keynote […]
Institute Bids Farewell to a Pioneering Industry Council

This past week, the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors voted to sunset the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). Founded in 1980 as the Passive Solar Industries Council, the independent, […]
WBDG, FMOC, Important FM Issues All on the NFMT Agenda in Baltimore

Institute Members Can Attend for Free Attend the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference and Expo (NFMT), to be held March 22-24 at the Baltimore Convention Center, to keep up with best […]
Building Innovation 2016 Conference Track Two to Focus on Preparation, Performance

Will Examine Incentives as a Means to Realizing Resilience Achieving community resilience relies on the engagement and action of numerous stakeholders—from commercial and residential building owners to utilities and government […]