National Institute of Building Sciences
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
The National Institute of Building Sciences is an independent, non-profit organization chartered by Congress in 1974 to act as a leading source of findings and recommendations for improving performance and innovation in the built environment. Headquartered in Washington, DC, it operates as a public-interest institution focused on advancing positive outcomes for lives, livelihoods, and communities nationwide. In 2026, NIBS partnered with MOD X Advisory on HUD-related initiatives to explore how offsite construction can help address the US housing supply and affordability challenges. That same year it launched WBDG 3.0, a modernized version of the Whole Building Design Guide that expands access to resources for professionals across the industry.