John David Wagner (MArch ’19) has been named by Building Enclosure as the recipient of its 2026 Building Enclosure Leadership Award. As Building Enclosure Performance Practice Leader at Baumann Consulting, John leads building enclosure commissioning, testing, and performance initiatives for projects nationwide.
In a conversation about the award, Wagner discussed his journey from architecture to building science, the growing importance of thermal bridging and enclosure commissioning, and why stronger coordination, integrated design, and performance-focused detailing are essential for creating resilient, energy-efficient buildings.
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