Adept Materials CEO Derek Stein pitched the award-winning technology to our panel of industry expert judges at the 2025 Innovating Building Materials & Supply Chain Conference in Chicago, Ill. As buildings account for 40% of U.S. primary energy use, significant energy savings are made possible through improved building envelopes. However, energy-efficient building envelopes often trap moisture, increasing risks of mold, rot, and structural damage. Adept Material’s innovative solution aims to revolutionize vapor, humidity, and temperature management, enhancing coatings, films, overlays, and other materials to meet the needs of different applications.