The Air Barrier Association of America is inviting the industry to present on various topics related to the building enclosure. A listing of potential topics can be found below as a guideline that is based on previous attendee feedback.

New for the 2025 Conference is a track dedicated to emerging professionals seeking to create a solid foundation in Building Science and Building Enclosure. As part of this new track, ABAA seek abstracts that would be considered at a foundational level that would appeal to a wide range of stakeholders such as architects, consultants, contractors, and manufacturers that are either beginning their career or have less than 5 years of experience or education.

The key learning topics for the emerging professional track that ABAA are seeking abstracts for are:

  • Building Science
  • Building Enclosure Fundamentals
  • Introduction to air barrier materials, assemblies, and systems, and related material testing requirements
  • Building Codes for air, water, and vapor and industry standards
  • General Design considerations
  • Air barrier installation and testing for a variety of air barrier technologies

 

If you are submitting a technical presentation that is not foundational, here is a listing of potential topics that have been identified as priorities:

  • Climate specific design guidance regarding wall assembly and vapor permeability of air barrier
  • Trouble shooting of common issues during construction
  • Solutions to common issues with design, construction, or inspection
  • Research conducted that impacts air barriers or other related building enclosure components
  • Specific methods and details for typical situations, including roof/wall, window/wall, curtainwall and storefront, below grade, floor to floor, etc.
  • Case studies of projects with unusual or difficult design or construction are strongly encouraged 
  • Product durability and long-term performance
  • Glazing, windows, curtain walls
  • Below grade waterproofing
  • Roofing systems, roof air barrier assemblies
  • Overall building enclosure coordination