BUILDING ENCLOSURE
COUNCIL

BEC Research Triangle provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative forum where architects, engineers (structural, mechanical, etc.), consultants, manufacturer’s technical or scientific representatives, contractors, developers, owners, facility managers, and other interested individuals can meet. The intent is to provide a means by which all of those with an interest in the enclosure (envelope) of commercial, institutional, and residential structures and the related building science can discuss common issues, obtain information, discuss local issues, and otherwise address subjects relating to the building enclosure.

BEC Research Triangle provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative forum where architects, engineers (structural, mechanical, etc.), consultants, manufacturer’s technical or scientific representatives, contractors, developers, owners, facility managers, and other interested individuals can meet. The intent is to provide a means by which all of those with an interest in the enclosure (envelope) of commercial, institutional, and residential structures and the related building science can discuss common issues, obtain information, discuss local issues, and otherwise address subjects relating to the building enclosure.

THE GOALS

  1. Promote and encourage discussion, training, education, technology transfer, and the exchange of information about local issues and cases, relevant weather conditions, and all matters concerning the building enclosure and the related science.
  2. Initiate and promote cross-disciplinary and cross-responsibility dialogue, i.e., laterally between professions, and vertically among designers, manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, constructors, building operators, developers, insurers, and others with an interest in the building enclosure.
  3. Facilitate improvements with respect to process, namely, design, construction, inspection, approvals, codes, regulations, standards, liability matters, and the like for matters that affect the building enclosure.

LEARN MORE &
GET INVOLVED

Let is know if you are interested in learning more about the task force, upcoming activities, and opportunities to get involved by completing the interest from below. Participation is open to all AIA Triangle members including Allied Members. Prospective members are invited to learn more.