Robert Kistler, AIA, accepts the 2009 President's Award from Institute President Henry L. Green, Hon. AIA.

Each year, the president of the National Institute of Building Sciences recognizes someone who has made extraordinary efforts to assist in advancing the organization’s mission. This year, Institute President Henry L. Green, Hon. AIA, presented the 2009 President’s Award to Robert Kistler, AIA.

“Robert Kistler, AIA, took on the task of leading our efforts to hold the 2010 Building Enclosure Science and Technology Conference, known as BEST2,” said Green. “Robert has worked tirelessly to assist in the programming and seeking speakers who can best contribute to the success of the conference.”

Kistler is the organizing chair of the BEST2 Conference, which will be held April 12-14, 2010, in Portland, Ore. He serves on the Institute’s Building Enclosure Technology and Environmental Council (BETEC) and is the founding chair of the Portland Building Enclosure Council (BEC). He also serves as the co-chair of BEC International.

A strong promoter of the conference, Kistler encouraged attendance even upon accepting his award. “You won’t find a better place to find the current knowledge of what’s happening in building enclosure science,” he said.

A principal of the Façade Group, Kistler leads the direction of the firm. He holds degrees in both engineering and architecture. For more information on the BEST2 Conference, visit www.thebestconference.org. 

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