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

310 Audiology, Hearing Conservation, Speech-Language Pathology, and ENT Clinic 09-01-2021
318 Behavioral Health Clinic 09-07-2021
USACE ECB 2021-12 Achieving Certification under LEED Version 4 -- Category: Information and Guidance 08-19-2021
Master Construction Specifications (PG-18-1) - Complete Set 06-01-2021

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

2021 ICC Annual Conference 09-19-2021
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo 09-21-2021
CSI National Conference: Reconnect, Refocus, Reengage 09-22-2021
AREMA 2021 Annual Conference 09-26-2021

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.