由美国国会1974年设立的非营利性非政府组织，由公共和私人融资共同支持，连接政府和私营部门之间建筑相关的事务。涉及建筑研究各方面知识和实践，为规划、设计、采购、建造、使用、运营、维护、翻新和退役实体设施的人提供资源和解决方案，支持建筑科学和技术进步，确保建筑物和社区安全。其使命是通过推进建筑科学和技术来改善建筑环境，从而为公众利益服务。

A nonprofit NGO established by the U.S. Congress in 1974, supported by a combination of public and private financing, connects construction-related matters between the government and the private sector. Involving all aspects of architectural research knowledge and practice, it provides resources and solutions to those who plan, design, procure, construct, use, operate, maintain, renovate and decommission physical facilities, support advances in building science and technology, and ensure the safety of buildings and communities. Its mission is to serve the public interest by advancing building science and technology to improve the built environment.