Goal: To conduct research that contributes to the building construction industry and that leads to buildings that are more energy efficient, comfortable, healthy, safe, and responsive to their inhabitants Objectives: -To identify research needs in the building industry and conduct the fundamental and applied research required -To foster multidisciplinary collaboration for the advancement of knowledge of buildings -To document and disseminate research results and interact with industry and government to ensure that these results are speedily put to use; to cooperate in the production of standards, building code provisions, and patents