Case Study: Thermal Contraction of a PVC Membrane and EPS insulated Roof Assembly in Alaska’s North Slope Borough December 11, 2023 28 • IIBEC Interface January 2024 By Grace Wong, AIA, PE, LEED AP BD+C, and Christian Gorry, RRC, RRO SINGLE-PLY POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) roof membranes have been in use in the United States and Canada since the 1970s and remain a popular choice for low-slope roof coverings making up an estimated 5-10% of the global […] Read More
Wind Tunnel Testing of Edge Metal December 11, 2023 10 • IIBEC Interface December 2023 By James R. Kirby, AIA; Erica Sherman, PhD; Ameyu Tolera; and Johnny Estephan This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. Feature Wind Tunnel Testing of Edge Metal how those observations may be put into practice. Aerodynamic tests were performed to determine pressure […] Read More
The Roofs of Chichester Cathedral, England October 30, 2023 8 • IIBEC Interface November 2023 Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). The Roofs of Chichester Cathedral, England THOSE OF US who […] Read More
Accountability and Ethical Standards: Where Do We Draw The Line? October 30, 2023 14 • IIBEC Interface November 2023 Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). Accountability and Ethical Standards: Where Do We Draw the Line? […] Read More
Building Fire Safety: There is No Singular Solution. It Takes a Village. October 30, 2023 22 • IIBEC Interface November 2023 Building Fire Safety: There Is No Singular Solution. It Takes a Village. Feature Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement by the International Institute of Building Enclosure […] Read More
Increasing Sustainability in the Low-Slope Roof Market through PVC (Vinyl) Membrane Recycling October 30, 2023 30 • IIBEC Interface November 2023 Increasing Sustainability in the Low-Slope Roof Market through PVC (Vinyl) Membrane Recycling Feature By Jennifer Oblock, Jay Thomas, Richard Krock, Buddhika Hapuwatte, and Nehika Mathur This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. more than a million pounds is being converted into new […] Read More
Introduction to LiDAR and Its Uses in the Building Enclosure and Beyond September 29, 2023 14 • IIBEC Interface October 2023 Feature Introduction to LiDAR and Its Uses in the Building Enclosure and Beyond By Robert Hendricks, PhD This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. ADVANCEMENTS IN LIGHT detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology have made it a useful tool in the building enclosure […] Read More
Lightning Protection Systems: Coordinating with the Building Enclosure September 29, 2023 20 • IIBEC Interface October 2023 Feature Lightning Protection Systems: Coordinating with the Building Enclosure With early coordination, lightning protection systems can be safely and uniquely designed. By Tim Harger and Kelley Collins This paper was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show. in loss of data, business downtime, and loss […] Read More
Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Building Enclosure Employees September 29, 2023 10 • IIBEC Interface October 2023 Feature Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Building Enclosure Employees: Challenges and Strategies for Success By Michael W. Phifer, RBEC, and Scott Craig, MBA, CIR, CDR sutadimages/shutterstock.com Interface articles may cite trade, brand, or product names to specify or describe adequately materials, experimental procedures, and/or equipment. In no case does such […] Read More
Drone-Based 3-D Photogrammetry in Building Enclosure Consulting Practice September 13, 2023 26 • IIBEC Interface September 2023 Feature Drone-Based 3-D Photogrammetry in Building Enclosure Consulting Practice THE USE OF drones by building enclosure consulting firms is becoming more common as consultants learn that drones can save time and resources and reduce risk during building assessment. Drone-based threedimensional (3-D) photogrammetry takes this further by combining drone technology […] Read More
