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Our research and development space has historically seen many uses. Shown here, this house was constructed to study diffuser air flows, investigate new windows and window installation methods, examine task lighting techniques for high-use areas, and look at various vinyl siding and stucco applications, among other uses. Manufacturer partners also used it to showcase new and prototype products.

IBACOS is located in the historic downtown Strip District of Pittsburgh, PA. In line with IBACOS' focus on improving home quality and performance, Pittsburgh is steadily gaining recognition as one of the U.S.' greenest cities. In 2005 alone, Pittsburgh had more LEED-certified square footage than anywhere else in the country. In addition to Pittsburgh, IBACOS also has a presence in the western U.S., centered in Colorado, and does work across the nation for a variety of nationally and regionally-based homebuilders.

Our facility integrates an everyday workplace with extensive space for research and development. The research and development space lives in a roughly 4,000 square foot warehouse, which includes a testing laboratory and space for constructing full-size assemblies of homebuilding systems.

With the R&D space, IBACOS has the freedom to conduct many aspects of its research in-house and on-site. The testing laboratory is complete with a range of diagnostic tools, including a blower door, Duct Blaster®, balometers, anemometers, thermal imaging cameras, sonic meters, refrigerant testers, electrical and temperature measurement systems, dataloggers, and HVAC and lighting tests.

The rest of the R&D space is used to construct full-size assemblies of homebuilding systems. In this space, IBACOS performs detailed studies of current and advanced technology and construction practices. Common assemblies seen in the space include water management investigations into window, shower pan, and shower seat installations.

We're always looking for better answers to bring to the homebuilder's business operations, design, and construction processes through ongoing research and experimentation, and our facility supports this passion.

IBACOS is located at 2214 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.