Joseph Lstiburek
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Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., M.Eng., Ph.D.
, P.Eng., is a forensic engineer who investigates building failures. His authority on moisture-related building problems and indoor air quality is internationally recognized. His work as a consultant, author, and speaker has influenced building codes and standards in every climate zone.
EcoHome magazine called him the "father of building science," and Fast Company
magazine referred to him as "the Sherlock Holmes of construction". The Wall Street Journal states he is widely recognized as "the dean of North American building science."
in Mechanical Engineering
with a thesis entitled Prediction of Long Term Performance Characteristics of Domestic Solar Space and Water Heating Systems; a Masters of Engineering (M.Eng)
degree in Civil Engineering
with a thesis entitled Air Drywall Approach; and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
in Building Science
with a thesis entitled Toward and Understanding and Prediction of Air Flow in Buildings. His degrees were all received from the University of Toronto
.
s.
He went on to work for the Housing and Urban Development Association of Canada (HUDAC) from 1981-1982 where he was involved in the Canada-wide Supper Energy Efficient Housing R-2000 program
and became the Director of Research.
While studying for his Masters degree, he worked at the University of Toronto
Centre for Building Science and later served as president of Building Engineering Corporation, a building sciences and components company in the residential construction industry. He also briefly worked in the commercial construction industry as a senior engineer for Trow in Toronto.
After receiving his Masters degree, Lstiburek worked in the United States as a consultant with Dames & Moore
, a Chicago
-based engineering consulting firm specializing in building sciences and construction technology.
In 1990 Lstiburek became a principal at Building Science Corporation.
In the 1990s, Pulte homes was looking to reduce a home's utility cost by 30% without increasing the cost to build it, or altering the size, shape and aesthetics of their tract homes, so they consulted with Lstiburek who recommended five changes that became Pulte's Five-Step Energy System. The prototype home built to Lstiburek's suggested specifications was the first home ever to receive a Five Star rating from Nevada's home energy rating program.
In 2005 as Hurricane Katrina
was damaging the area around New Orleans, Lstiburek predicted in an interview that "The buildings in the older part of New Orleans that were built elevated, using water-tolerant materials like masonry and cement plaster, and with no cavity insulation, will be relatively less damaged and will be able to be cleaned up and put back into service. But houses that are flooded that were built more recently using wood frames, gypsum wallboard, and fiber cavity insulation are going to be much worse damaged, and many of them will never be usable again." His predictions were prophetic and he recommends that new construction houses in areas of potential flood hazards be built with modern materials that are as drainable, dryable and water-tolerant as the traditional materials used in the buildings that survived Katrina.
In the 2007, design and construction failures in the unique Ray and Maria Stata Center
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
prompted the school to file a lawsuit against the architect, the world-renowned Frank Gehry
, and the construction firms, Beacon Skanska Construction
and NER Construction Management. When Fast Company
magazine interviewed Lstiburek about the high-profile Stata Center lawsuit as an "independent, unpaid, informal observer," referring to him as "the Sherlock Holmes of construction," he stated that he "knew it wasn't going to work from watching it go up" He points out that the issues, manifesting themselves as mold, leaks, bad smells, and efflorescence, are "fundamental errors of craft, not design:" problems created by specifications, implementation, and quality control - an industry-wide problem for an estimated 20% of all new buildings going up. After a tour of the building with Lstiburek, the author of the article estimates repairing the Stata Center will cost tens of millions of dollars.
Lstiburek has been involved in the development of standards and industry resources by U.S. government agencies. He is the principal investigator for the Building Science Consortium, an industry group in the U.S. Department of Energy
's Building America Program that encourages the development of energy efficient innovations in the homebuilding industry. On behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
, he participated in a 40-city seminar tour of the United States. Additionally, Lstiburek authored the U.S. Department of Energy handbook on moisture control and was a special contributor to the Environmental Protection Agency's "Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers."
Lstiburek is a regular speaker and presenter at industry events. He appeared on the PBS
Nova
program entitled "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" featuring his work on the Registry Building in Boston
, MA. Additionally, Lstiburek writes regularly for industry publications and has published a number of books.
In 2008, Lstiburek sparked debate industry with an article written for ASHRAE
where he raised doubts about the claims of efficiency in LEED certified commercial buildings. LEED Certification
is a recognized standard in the US and other countries for measuring building sustainability. It is obtained via a third-party commission granting credits to a building in five design categories as outlined by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization. Lstiburek, along with fellow building scientist Henry Gifford and others, challenged the statistics on LEED buildings and comparisons used in a 2007 (and updated 2008) New Buildings Institute report urging the industry to "focus on true energy savings rather than "chasing "points" for superfluous "green" motives that have nothing whatsoever to do with saving energy once in place."
In 2007, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded Lstiburek a Legacy Award for significant contributions made to the promotion and development of building performance as it relates to the science of new home construction.
In 2004, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
inducted him into the College of Fellows for distinguished and committed service to the industry.
In 2000/2001 Lstiburek was awarded an Anthony A. Woods Award, better known as a Beckie by the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) - a career award in recognition of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the design, construction and performance of the building envelope.
In 1994, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded Lstiburek a Design Award for his joint design effort with architect Betsy Pettit in creating a twelve-house development project in Dallas, TX named Esperanza del Sol that featured affordable three-bedroom 1,270 sq. ft. heavily-insulated housing that maximize solar gain, natural light and shade, and proper ventilation.
In 1992, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded Lstiburek an Award for Technical Merit.
Ph.D.
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, P.Eng., is a forensic engineer who investigates building failures. His authority on moisture-related building problems and indoor air quality is internationally recognized. His work as a consultant, author, and speaker has influenced building codes and standards in every climate zone.
EcoHome magazine called him the "father of building science," and Fast Company
Fast Company (magazine)
Fast Company is a full-color business magazine that releases 10 issues per year and reports on topics including innovation, digital media, technology, change management, leadership, design, and social responsibility...
magazine referred to him as "the Sherlock Holmes of construction". The Wall Street Journal states he is widely recognized as "the dean of North American building science."
Education
Lstiburek received a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science, often abbreviated as BAS, BSAS. BASc or BAppSc is an undergraduate degree awarded for a course of study that generally lasts three to four years in the United Kingdom and Australia, and four to six years in Canada, the Netherlands and the United States.-Usage:In...
in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
with a thesis entitled Prediction of Long Term Performance Characteristics of Domestic Solar Space and Water Heating Systems; a Masters of Engineering (M.Eng)
Master of Engineering
A Master of Engineering or Master of Technology or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in Ingeniaria) (abbreviated M.Eng., ME or MEng) or Master of Technology (abbreviated M.Tech. or MTech) or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in...
degree in Civil Engineering
Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
with a thesis entitled Air Drywall Approach; and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Building Science
Building science
Building science is the collection of scientific knowledge that focuses on the analysis and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings. It traditionally includes the detailed analysis of building materials and building envelope systems...
with a thesis entitled Toward and Understanding and Prediction of Air Flow in Buildings. His degrees were all received from the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
.
Early career
While working towards his bachelor degree, Lstiburek also worked as a residential construction manager for Product Design Development Corporation. After graduating he became president of Inertia Development Corporation, a company that build and tested twenty low-energy houseLow-energy house
A low-energy house is any type of house that from design, technologies and building products uses less energy, from any source, than a traditional or average contemporary house...
s.
He went on to work for the Housing and Urban Development Association of Canada (HUDAC) from 1981-1982 where he was involved in the Canada-wide Supper Energy Efficient Housing R-2000 program
R-2000 program
R-2000 is a Natural Resources Canada program that was developed in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders' Association in 1981, and formalized as a standard in 1982...
and became the Director of Research.
While studying for his Masters degree, he worked at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
Centre for Building Science and later served as president of Building Engineering Corporation, a building sciences and components company in the residential construction industry. He also briefly worked in the commercial construction industry as a senior engineer for Trow in Toronto.
After receiving his Masters degree, Lstiburek worked in the United States as a consultant with Dames & Moore
URS Corp.
URS Corporation is an engineering design firm and a U.S. federal government contractor. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, URS is a full-service, global organization with offices located in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.-History:...
, a Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
-based engineering consulting firm specializing in building sciences and construction technology.
In 1990 Lstiburek became a principal at Building Science Corporation.
Later Career and Industry Contributions
Lstiburek is currently a principal of Sommerville, Massachusetts-based Building Science Corporation. In his work, Lstiburek consults with homebuilders on problems and new building technologies. He has conducted numerous forensic investigations and often serves as an expert witness on cases involving building failures.In the 1990s, Pulte homes was looking to reduce a home's utility cost by 30% without increasing the cost to build it, or altering the size, shape and aesthetics of their tract homes, so they consulted with Lstiburek who recommended five changes that became Pulte's Five-Step Energy System. The prototype home built to Lstiburek's suggested specifications was the first home ever to receive a Five Star rating from Nevada's home energy rating program.
In 2005 as Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
was damaging the area around New Orleans, Lstiburek predicted in an interview that "The buildings in the older part of New Orleans that were built elevated, using water-tolerant materials like masonry and cement plaster, and with no cavity insulation, will be relatively less damaged and will be able to be cleaned up and put back into service. But houses that are flooded that were built more recently using wood frames, gypsum wallboard, and fiber cavity insulation are going to be much worse damaged, and many of them will never be usable again." His predictions were prophetic and he recommends that new construction houses in areas of potential flood hazards be built with modern materials that are as drainable, dryable and water-tolerant as the traditional materials used in the buildings that survived Katrina.
In the 2007, design and construction failures in the unique Ray and Maria Stata Center
Stata Center
The Ray and Maria Stata Center or Building 32 is a academic complex designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology . The building opened for initial occupancy on March 16, 2004...
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
prompted the school to file a lawsuit against the architect, the world-renowned Frank Gehry
Frank Gehry
Frank Owen Gehry, is a Canadian American Pritzker Prize-winning architect based in Los Angeles, California.His buildings, including his private residence, have become tourist attractions...
, and the construction firms, Beacon Skanska Construction
Skanska
Skanska AB, is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, where it also is the largest construction company. The company's head office is in Solna, north of Stockholm.-History:...
and NER Construction Management. When Fast Company
Fast Company (magazine)
Fast Company is a full-color business magazine that releases 10 issues per year and reports on topics including innovation, digital media, technology, change management, leadership, design, and social responsibility...
magazine interviewed Lstiburek about the high-profile Stata Center lawsuit as an "independent, unpaid, informal observer," referring to him as "the Sherlock Holmes of construction," he stated that he "knew it wasn't going to work from watching it go up" He points out that the issues, manifesting themselves as mold, leaks, bad smells, and efflorescence, are "fundamental errors of craft, not design:" problems created by specifications, implementation, and quality control - an industry-wide problem for an estimated 20% of all new buildings going up. After a tour of the building with Lstiburek, the author of the article estimates repairing the Stata Center will cost tens of millions of dollars.
Lstiburek has been involved in the development of standards and industry resources by U.S. government agencies. He is the principal investigator for the Building Science Consortium, an industry group in the U.S. Department of Energy
United States Department of Energy
The United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
's Building America Program that encourages the development of energy efficient innovations in the homebuilding industry. On behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Building Owners and Managers Association
The Building Owners and Managers Association , founded in 1907, is a professional organization for commercial real estate professionals and is the oldest and largest in its field. Its membership includes building owners, managers, developers, leasing professionals, medical office building managers,...
, he participated in a 40-city seminar tour of the United States. Additionally, Lstiburek authored the U.S. Department of Energy handbook on moisture control and was a special contributor to the Environmental Protection Agency's "Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers."
Lstiburek is a regular speaker and presenter at industry events. He appeared on the PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
The Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
Nova
NOVA (TV series)
Nova is a popular science television series from the U.S. produced by WGBH Boston. It can be seen on the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States, and in more than 100 other countries...
program entitled "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" featuring his work on the Registry Building in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, MA. Additionally, Lstiburek writes regularly for industry publications and has published a number of books.
In 2008, Lstiburek sparked debate industry with an article written for ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers is an international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration...
where he raised doubts about the claims of efficiency in LEED certified commercial buildings. LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
is a recognized standard in the US and other countries for measuring building sustainability. It is obtained via a third-party commission granting credits to a building in five design categories as outlined by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization. Lstiburek, along with fellow building scientist Henry Gifford and others, challenged the statistics on LEED buildings and comparisons used in a 2007 (and updated 2008) New Buildings Institute report urging the industry to "focus on true energy savings rather than "chasing "points" for superfluous "green" motives that have nothing whatsoever to do with saving energy once in place."
Recognition
In 2009, Lstiburek was nominated for the first annual Hanley Award for vision and leadership in sustainable housing. The award, given by the Washington, DC-based Hanley Foundation, honors an individual in the residential construction industry who has demonstrated extraordinary, lasting and far reaching contributions to the advancement of sustainable housing in the United States.In 2007, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded Lstiburek a Legacy Award for significant contributions made to the promotion and development of building performance as it relates to the science of new home construction.
In 2004, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers is an international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration...
inducted him into the College of Fellows for distinguished and committed service to the industry.
In 2000/2001 Lstiburek was awarded an Anthony A. Woods Award, better known as a Beckie by the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) - a career award in recognition of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the design, construction and performance of the building envelope.
In 1994, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded Lstiburek a Design Award for his joint design effort with architect Betsy Pettit in creating a twelve-house development project in Dallas, TX named Esperanza del Sol that featured affordable three-bedroom 1,270 sq. ft. heavily-insulated housing that maximize solar gain, natural light and shade, and proper ventilation.
In 1992, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded Lstiburek an Award for Technical Merit.
Professional Certifications & Memberships
- Registered Professional EngineerProfessional Engineers OntarioProfessional Engineers Ontario, PEO, is the self-regulatory body that governs Ontario's 73,000 professional engineers, and sets standards for and regulates engineering practice in the province. It has a statutory mandate under the Professional Engineers Act of Ontario to protect the public interest...
, Province of Ontario - American Society for Testing and MaterialsASTM InternationalASTM International, known until 2001 as the American Society for Testing and Materials , is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services...
(ASTM) - Fellow American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning EngineersAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning EngineersThe American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers is an international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration...
(ASHRAE); Standard 62.2 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality); Technical Committee 4.3 (Ventilation Requirements & Infiltration); Technical Committee 4.4 (Moisture & Building Envelope) - Member American Lung AssociationAmerican Lung AssociationThe American Lung Association is a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.-History:...
Technical Advisory Committee, Health House - Boston Society of ArchitectsBoston Society of ArchitectsOne of the oldest and largest chapters of the AIA, the Boston Society of Architects is a nonprofit membership organization committed to architecture, design and the built environment .-History:...
, Building Envelope Committee - Ontario Building Envelope Committee (OBEC)
- Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) Past Technical Committee Chairman, Past Board of Directors member
- National Institute of Building SciencesNational Institute of Building SciencesThe National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that successfully brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and...
(NIBS); Building Thermal Envelope Coordinating Committee (BETEC)
Publications
- The ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot & Humid Climates. Lew Harriman III and Joseph Lstiburek. 2009. ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning EngineersThe American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers is an international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration...
. ISBN 978-1-933742-43-4 - Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for all Climates. Joseph Lstiburek. 2008. Building Science Press. ISBN 978-9755127-8-4
- Water Management Guide. Joseph W. Lstiburek. January 2006. Building Science Press. ISBN 0975512757
- Builder's Guide to Hot-Humid Climates. Joseph Lstiburek. 2005. Building Science Press. ISBN 0975512730
- Builder's Guide to Mixed-Humid Climates. Joseph Lstiburek. January 1, 2005. Delmar Cengage Learning. ISBN 0975512722
- Builder's Guide to Hot-Dry & Mixed-Dry Climates. Joseph Lstiburek. 2004. Building Science Press. ISBN 0975512706
- Builder's Guide to Cold Climates. Joseph Lstiburek. 2004. Building Science Press. ISBN 0975512714
- Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates: Details for Design and Construction Joseph W. Lstiburek. February 2001. Taunton PressTaunton PressTaunton Press, based in Newtown, Connecticut is a publisher of periodicals, books, and websites for the hobbyist and building trades. It was established in 1975 by Paul Roman and his wife Jan.- Publications and Products :...
. ISBN 156158388X - Read This Before You Move In: Healthy and Affordable Housing: Practical Recommendations for Building, Renovating and Maintaining Housing 2001. Asthma Regional Coordinating Council of New England. PDF Version
- Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: Details for Design and Construction. Joseph Lstiburek. February 3, 2000 Taunton PressTaunton PressTaunton Press, based in Newtown, Connecticut is a publisher of periodicals, books, and websites for the hobbyist and building trades. It was established in 1975 by Paul Roman and his wife Jan.- Publications and Products :...
. ISBN 156158374X - Spray polyurethane foam in external envelopes of buildings. Mark Bomberg and Joseph W. Lstiburek. 1998. CRC PressCRC PressThe CRC Press, LLC is a publishing group which specializes in producing technical books. While many of their books relate to engineering, science and mathematics, their scope also includes books on business, forensics and information technology...
. ISBN 1566767075 - Moisture Control Handbook: Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings. Joseph Lstiburek and John Carmody. January 1, 1996. WileyJohn Wiley & SonsJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc., also referred to as Wiley, is a global publishing company that specializes in academic publishing and markets its products to professionals and consumers, students and instructors in higher education, and researchers and practitioners in scientific, technical, medical, and...
. ISBN 0471318639 - Builder's Field Guide. Joseph W. Lstiburek, John Manuel, Arnie Katz. 1994. NC Alternate Energy Corporation.
- Moisture Control for New Residential Buildings. Joseph Lstiburek and John Carmody. Chapter 17 in Moisture Control in Buildings Heinz R. Trechsel, ed. 1994. American Society for Testing and Materials.ASTM InternationalASTM International, known until 2001 as the American Society for Testing and Materials , is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services...
ISBN 0803120516 - A new approach to affordable low energy house construction. Joseph Lstiburek. 1994. Atlanta Department of Housing. ISBN 0886540747
- Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers (SuDoc EP 4.8:Ai 7/7). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Technical advisors: Lstiburek, Turner, Brennan, and Light). 1991. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric and Indoor Air Programs, Indoor Air Division U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
- The Airtight House: using the airtight drywall approach: a construction manual. James K. Lischkoff, Joseph Lstiburek. 1991. Iowa State University Research Foundation.
Published Articles
In addition to the recent feature articles listed below, Lstiburek has been a regular columnist for the Building Sciences column of the ASHRAE Journal and has authored a number of white papers, guides, and research reports.- Mold Explosion: Why Now? Fine Homebuilding December 2006/Jan 2007
- The Future of Framing is Here: Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site waste Fine Homebuilding October/November 2005
- Lessons from Florida's Hurricanes: Why Stucco Walls Got Wet. Jose Lstiburek. Journal of Light Construction. July 2005
- Built Wrong from the Start: Top 10 blunders that rot your house, waste your money, and make you sick. Fine Homebuilding April/May 2004
- Water-Managed Wall Systems. Journal of Light Construction March 2003
- Residential Ventilation and Latent Loads. Joseph Lstiburek. ASHRAE Journal April 2002, pages 18–21
- Moisture, Building Enclosures, and Mold: How water gets into a structure, why it doesn't leave, and how these architectural flaws become HVAC headaches. HPAC Engineering December 2001/January 2002
External links
- official website of Joseph Lstiburek
- The Truth About Green Video featuring Joseph Lstiburek
- official website of Building Science Corporation
- official website of the U.S.Department of Energy's Building America Program