IIBEC Interface is the technical journal of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). The association intends that IIBEC Interface educate and inform, establish common ground for discussion, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and technical knowledge. Its focus is on design issues related to developing and maintaining optimal performance of new and existing buildings’ exterior envelopes. IIBEC Interface is published eleven times per year.
A poll of subscribers indicated that most subscribers read IIBEC Interface “cover to cover” and save the journal for future reference. There is frequent inner-office circulation of IIBEC Interface, with memos noting particular points of interest for their colleagues.
IIBEC Interface is a vital source of information for building enclosure materials specifiers. Nonspecifier readers include: facility managers, government officials, insurance executives, and industry product representatives.
A subscription to IIBEC Interface is free to all members. To receive the technical journal by mail, become a member or become a nonmember subscriber by visiting the IIBEC Marketplace and starting your subscription today.
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Upcoming Issues/Editorial Themes
| Publication Date | Theme | Peer Review Deadline | Final Author Materials Due | Ad Reservation Deadline | Ad Materials Deadline |
| April 1, 2021 | Wall Assemblies | January 15, 2021 | February 1, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | March 11, 2021 |
| May 1, 2021 | The Building Enclosure | February 15, 2021 | March 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | April 12, 2021 |
| June 1, 2021 | Codes & Standards | March 15, 2021 | April 30, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | June 11, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 | Mid-Century Modern Restoration | April 15, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | July 12, 2021 |
| August 1, 2021 | Air Barriers | May 14, 2020 | July 1, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | August 11, 2021 |
| September 1, 2021 | Weather | June 15, 2021 | July 30, 2021 | July 30, 2021 | September 13, 2021 |
| October 1, 2021 | Waterproofing | July 15, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | October 11, 2021 |
| November 1, 2021 | TBD and/or Convention content issue | August 13, 2020 | October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | November 11, 2021 |
| December 1, 2021 | Double issue with November |
*Issue is distributed at IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show.
