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Institute for the Building Envelope: Biden Should Promote Expanded Energy Efficiency Tax Credits

“Improving energy efficiency is something everyone can get behind – Republican or Democrat, builder or contractor.” WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) released the following statement today on ...

Fox 11 Los Angeles: As California Natural Gas Bills Go Up, Here Are Some Tips To Save Energy And Money

“If you’ve noticed your Southern California Gas bill double or even triple compared to what you were paying last year – you’re not the only one… Insulation blocks the ...

Politico Energy: Addressing the Envelope

A new organization focused on the building envelope — the construction of a structure to keep weather out and heat in — is launching Wednesday. The Institute for the Building Envelope will ...

Politico Influence: Pushing the Envelope

Industry leaders are banding together to launch the Institute for the Building Envelope, a new trade group aimed at shaping public policy related to building envelopes, or the insulation in ...

Institute for the Building Envelope Launches to Support Stronger, Energy Efficient Homes and Buildings

A well-designed building envelope can combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and help structures better withstand natural disasters WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) launched ...

The Minneapolis-Star Tribune: St. Paul Architect’s ‘Diamond In The Rough’ Home Shines After Award-Winning Remodel

Before remodeling, Nancy said, the cat’s water bowl near the back door would often freeze, so another critical goal was improving the home’s energy efficiency. To that end, ...