Twenty-five representatives active in research for architecture made major contributions to the profession by presenting their findings to conferees at the AIA Architect-Researcher's Conference. The final papers that were made available for this publication contain the essential contents of the original presentation. Special consideration was…

The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings while conserving building materials and energy. CBT's activities support the building technology program of the federal, state, and local government; assist design…

The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings. CBT research also aims at conserving building materials and energy. Individual projects may emphasize one or more of the center's typical activities in providing improved…