Journal of Building Enclosure Design

An official publication of the Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

The Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) is pleased to announce the continuation of our relationship with Matrix Group Publishing in the production of the Journal of Building Enclosure Design—the premier publication for research and development on building enclosure systems for North America.

Current Issue

JBED Winter 2013 (PDF 4 MB, 36 pgs)

Our new edition continues to focus on the latest developments in building energy conservation, security, and improved building envelope design and performance. Highlights include:

"Heat Transfer Numerical Modeling Perspectives: Steel-Framed Wall Analysis"
"Thermal Bridging: Ignorance is not Bliss"
"The Truth is Out There: Efficiency and Iconic Architecture Can Co-Exist"
"Thermal Bridging: The Final Frontier of High-Performance Buildings"

Previous Issues

Like our current issue? Download any JBED below to read previous articles.

JBED Summer 2012 (PDF 4 MB, 40 pgs)
JBED Winter 2012 (PDF 4.5 MB, 40 pgs)
JBED Summer 2011 (PDF 3.3 MB, 36 pgs)
JBED Winter 2011 (PDF 4 MB, 40 pgs)
JBED Summer 2010 (PDF 3.6 MB, 44 pgs)
JBED Winter 2010 (PDF 4.6 MB, 40 pgs)
JBED Summer 2009 (PDF 4 MB, 40 pgs)
Winter 2009 (PDF 3.3 MB, 36 pgs)
Summer/Fall 2008 (PDF 5.7 MB, 76 pgs)
Winter 2008 (PDF 3.1 MB, 40 pgs)
Summer 2007 (PDF 4 MB, 52 pgs)
Winter 2007 (PDF 4.8 MB, 60 pgs)
Summer 2006 (PDF 4 MB, 52 pgs)

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