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Brady: Huntsman Building Solutions Incentivizes Industry Growth via Effective Policy Measures

About the Author: Doug Brady is a Board Member of Institute for the Building Envelope and Chief Strategy Officer for Huntsman Building Solutions, a global leader in spray polyurethane foam. ...

Nolte: One Critical Element of the Green Economy Discussion Everyone Should be Talking About

About the Author: Christian Nolte is a board member of Institute for the Building Envelope and the Vice President and Business Leader of Carlisle Polyurethane Systems, a portfolio of businesses ...

Institute For The Building Envelope Expands Board, Adds Two New Members

WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE), a trade association aimed at promoting innovative, multifunctional materials that can increase energy efficiency, safety, and comfort, has expanded its board ...

IBE Applauds North Carolina for Implementing New Provisions for Unvented Attics

North Carolina recently took critical action that will make homes more comfortable all year long, help consumers save on energy bills, and maximize energy efficiency. Specifically, North Carolina established new ...

Los Angeles Times: Commentary: Goodbye gas. New all-electric homes show how to live without fossil fuels

The homes have other energy efficiency features such as spray foam insulation under the roof to help cool the attic and the living space below. The houses are essentially “like ...

Institute for the Building Envelope Thanks Governor DeSantis For Signing Law to Protect Florida Homes Against Natural Disasters

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) released the following statement today after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 799 into law. The bill requires insurance companies to provide ...