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new board
The National Institute of Building Sciences has installed the 2021-2022 Board of Directors and council leadership, effective October 1. The board includes several new officers: Anne M. Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, F.ASCE, M.NAC, Executive Director, Charles Pankow Foundation – Chair Thomas H. Phoenix, Sr., PE, FASHRAE, LEED-AP, CPL Architects and… more
Thank you
NIBS just wrapped a successful Building Innovation 2021, virtually hosting hundreds of attendees September 27-29. We’re grateful to all of our BI2021 presenters, attendees, and sponsors. This year’s presenting sponsor was the International Code Council. Other generous supporters of BI2021 included 84 Lumber Co., The American Institute of… more
Building Innovation Day 3
Over the last few days, hundreds of BI2021 virtual attendees learned about everything from building resilience, safety and technology to building information modeling and climate injustice. The third day of Building Innovation opened with remarks from Anne Ellis, Executive Director of the Charles Pankow Foundation and incoming Chair of the… more
Edward Mazria, FAIA, Founder and CEO of Architecture 2030
Connectivity has led to true equity in the work environment, said Lakisha A. Woods, CAE, President and CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Woods opened the second day of Building Innovation 2021, sharing about the pandemic and its continued challenges. “The pandemic has challenged the built environment – and each and every one of… more
Jessica O. Matthews, CEO of Uncharted
Technology is a means to an end, not the end itself, said Jessica O. Matthews, CEO of Uncharted. Matthews, a dual-citizen of the U.S. and Nigeria, kicked off the first day of Building Innovation 2021, sharing personal experiences that led to her success as an entrepreneur and inventor. Years ago, Matthews created the Soccket, an energy-harnessing… more