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Oct 2026

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Enclosure Experts, the podcast presented by Building Enclosure, is the go-to resource for architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants who design and deliver high-performance building enclosures. Each episode explores critical topics in the building envelope industry, from air barriers and insulation to roofing, facades, and waterproofing systems. Featuring expert interviews, technical insights, and the latest building science trends, this podcast helps professionals stay ahead of evolvin

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October 26, 20267 min

Building Resilience from the Roof Down

Aaron Crabtree, Architectural Lead for Eagle Roofing Products, joins us to preview the upcoming webinar, “Building Resilience from the Roof Down.” Crabtree explores what architects should consider when specifying concrete tile roofing beyond aesthetics, from complete roof system performance to climate-specific hazards. The conversation covers wildfire, hail and high-wind resilience, vulnerable roof geometries, critical detailing and common specification mistakes, giving architects practical insights for designing steep-slope roof assemblies that deliver greater durability and long-term performance.

October 21, 202617 min

Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Solutions

Matt Stevens, Building Envelope and Architectural Consultant with Rmax, a Division of Sika Corporation, previews the webinar, “Polyiso Continuous Insulation: The Best Air & Water-Resistive Barrier Solution.” Stevens discusses how foil-faced polyiso can provide thermal, air and water control in exterior wall assemblies. The conversation also explores thermal bridging, NFPA 285 requirements, enclosure durability, energy performance, moisture management and key specification considerations architects should understand when designing high-performance commercial building enclosures.

October 12, 202617 min

USGBC's Roadmap for Decarbonizing Existing Buildings

Decarbonizing existing buildings requires more than ambitious goals—it requires a practical, long-term strategy. In this episode of Enclosure Experts, USGBC Chief Products Officer Sarah Zaleski discusses the organization’s new Decarbonization Blueprint and Corporate Practice Toolkit. She explains how architects can use building performance data, capital planning, commissioning, envelope improvements and low-GWP refrigerants to reduce emissions.

October 5, 202620 min

Rethinking Building Energy Performance

Windows remain one of the biggest challenges in improving existing building performance. In this episode, LuxWall Chairman and CEO Scott Thomsen discusses how transparent insulation and glass-only retrofits can improve thermal performance without requiring full façade replacement. The conversation explores vacuum-insulated glazing, energy and HVAC impacts, air leakage, occupant comfort, acoustics and retrofit costs. Thomsen also shares lessons from large-scale commercial projects and explains how architects can evaluate glazing upgrades as part of broader building decarbonization strategies.

September 28, 202630 min

Armstrong CEO/President Mark Hershey on What Comes Next

Armstrong World Industries President and CEO Mark Hershey plans to build on the company’s strengths in acoustics, manufacturing and customer service while expanding its architectural capabilities. His strategy combines acquisitions, labor-saving products and energy-efficient ceiling solutions designed to give architects greater freedom while making ambitious designs practical for contractors. This episode first appeard on "If Walls Could Talk", the podcast brought to you by Walls & Ceilings

September 24, 202617 min

Meet Our 2026 Leadership Award Winner

Meet Building Enclosure’s 2026 Leadership Award winner, John Wagner of Baumann Consulting. In this conversation, Wagner discusses his journey from architecture to building science, the growing importance of thermal bridging and enclosure commissioning, and why stronger coordination, integrated design and performance-focused detailing are essential for creating resilient, energy-efficient buildings.

August 13, 20268 min

Don't Miss BES in Indianapolis

IIBEC's 2026 Building Enclosure Symposium, Oct. 18–20 in Indianapolis, will feature 20 technical sessions covering roofing, exterior walls, commissioning, waterproofing and building performance. IIBEC's EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch joins us to chat about the show.

August 7, 20268 min

Can't Miss IIBEC Education Day at WRE

IIBEC will host an Education Day on Sept. 30 alongside the Western Roofing Expo, featuring two educational sessions designed to strengthen building enclosure expertise. IIBEC's EVP and CEO, Brian Pallasch, joins us to discuss the upcoming event.

July 13, 202618 min

Comparing EPDs for Structural Materials

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are playing an increasingly important role in material selection—but how can architects use them effectively? In this episode, Don Allen, executive director of the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), discusses common misconceptions about EPDs, why comparing products isn't as simple as looking at GWP values, and how architects can make smarter, more informed specification decisions to meet today's sustainability goals.

July 7, 202610 min

Managing Noise in Adaptive Reuse Projects

Mike Amaral, QuietRock Product Manager for PABCO Gypsum, previews the upcoming webinar, "Managing Noise in Adaptive Reuse Projects." He discusses why acoustics are a critical consideration when converting commercial buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces, explaining the limitations of relying solely on STC ratings and the impact of flanking paths and structure-borne noise. Register for this free webinar

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