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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 ...

Institute for the Building Envelope Praises Senate Passage of Bill to Protect Florida Homes Against Natural Disasters

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) released the following statement today after the Florida State Senate passed HB 799. The bill requires insurance companies to provide premium reductions ...

Institute for the Building Envelope Praises Home Resiliency Win in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) released the following statement today after the Florida State House unanimously passed HB 799. The bill requires insurance companies to provide premium ...