Vladimir Kochkin
Director, Applied Engineering

As Director of Applied Engineering for the NAHB Research Center, Vladimir Kochkin oversees engineering research programs on structural, environmental, and energy performance of residential construction. Beginning in 2007, he will also manage the ANSI process for the development of a Green Home Building Standard.

In his previous capacity as a program manager for residential structural systems at the NAHB Research Center, Kochkin focused on analytical and experimental studies on the performance of buildings in natural disasters. He also authored multiple research reports and guides for builders and product manufactures, and helped develop and implement an OSB certification program based on advanced quality management practices. Kochkin also works with product manufacturers to obtain code acceptance for innovative construction technologies. He represents NAHB at building code hearings and serves on several standards committees on structural performance of building systems including ASCE7 Seismic, NEHRP TS-7, AF&PA Wood Design Standards Committee, and ICC Ad Hoc Committee on Wall Bracing.

Prior to joining the NAHB Research Center in 2000, Kochkin worked as a research assistant at the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products at Virginia Tech. He holds a masters degree in Timber Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Vyatka State Technical University, Russia.