Sustainable Design Objective

Aug

2021

This series of updated pages focus on design to reduce depletion of resources like energy, water, land, and raw materials; prevent environmental degradation caused by facilities and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; and create built environments that are livable, comfortable, safe, and productive.

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Joint Sealants

Jul

2021

This in-depth page developed by the Adhesive Sealant Council provides design and selection considerations and leads the reader to existing standards that provide the comprehensive information and performance criteria for joint sealants.

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WBDG

COVID-19 & HEALTHY BUILDINGS PORTAL

Inside the Building Industry's Supply Chain Setback 04-08-21
What Makes Building Ventilation Good Enough to Withstand a Pandemic? 01-11-21
Modular Construction Meets Changing Needs in the Pandemic 12-15-20
Report: Pandemic has accelerated contech adoption 12-09-20

FEDERAL FACILITY
CRITERIA UPDATES

UFC 3-601-02 Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 10-07-2021
DHA 11 20 00 Commercial Equipment 09-01-2021
DHA 11 28 23 Copiers 09-01-2021
DHA 11 28 13 Computers 09-01-2021

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

2021 LCI Congress 10-18-2021
PHCC CONNECT 2021 10-20-2021
SMACNA Annual Convention 2021 10-24-2021
The 2021 ASC Convention & EXPO 10-25-2021

The National Institute of Building Sciences developed the WBDG-Whole Building Design Guide to foster communication and knowledge-sharing among federal, industry and academic partners to advance high-performing facilities.