PHRC Pending Proposals

The PHRC actively seeks research funding from a variety of sources, including the government, building, and manufacturing industries.  Recent research proposals and contracts currently under consideration include:

• JetBoard, “Dynamic Testing of Magnesium Oxide Structural Insulated Panels for ICCES Approval” – submitted August 2012
• RCI Foundation, “Evaluation of Air and Vapor Barriers/Membranes Under Earthquake Induced Building Drift” – submitted December 2012
• NineSigma, “Development of Innovative Energy Efficient Vacuum Panels” – submitted December 2012
• Pigott Agency, “Developemnt of Heated Glass for Reducing Heat Transfer in Insulated Glass Units – Phase I” – submitted December 2012
• Farabaugh Engineering and Testing Inc., “Dynamic Test of Terra-Cotta Wall Cladding Systme in Accordance with AAMA 501.6-09” – submitted February 2013
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Healthy Homes Technical Studies Program, “Determination of Optimum Humidity Level to Reduce Allergy/Asthma Triggers, Optimize Mucocutaneous Membrane Health in Elderly Population, and Engineering Guidelines to Prevent Home Allergy Hazards” – submitted March 2013
• Grace Woodward Grant, “Relationship between Consequences of High/Low Humidity in Homes and Allergy-Asthmas/Irritation Side Effects Based on Detailed Inspection and Building Science Evaluation of Patients’ Homes” – submitted March 2013