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Validate previous findings by conducting a replication study, and determine energy implications of improving building energy systems (daylighting, lighting, ventilation) while improving student performance.

Determine if the results are still valid when grade level effects and teacher assignment bias are considered, and identify impacts of natural ventilation on absenteeism.

Develop and test a cost-effective whole-building interface and networking system between light sensors and building envelope systems, especially motorized blinds, louvers and the variable transmittance electrochromic windows. PM: Martha Brook

Assess the potential for energy and cost savings associated with the application of CO2-based demand controlled ventilation (DCV) strategies in California for small commercial and institutional buildings. PM: Chris Scruton

The electrical energy consumption and the cost of owning and operating boilers have increased drastically in the recent past due to more stringent environmental regulations. Typically, today's 9 ppm ultra...

Test and demonstrate automated commissioning and diagnostics using the Whole-Building Diagnostician (WBD) in actual buildings with actual operators and energy service providers to: (1) prove WBD efficacy in automatically detecting...

This project will test a hybrid economizer, evaporative cooling, and direct expansion packaged air conditioning unit which is designed to work especially effectively  in hot and dry climates.  The units...

Identify the most useful way that the building science solutions can be provided to the members of the design, construction, and maintenance professions to achieve integration.

This project aims to develop, in cooperation with roofing supply manufacturers, cool roofing materials which are the normal colors chosen for esthetic reasons. Composition shingles, clay and concrete tiles,...

Demonstrate an Information Monitoring and Diagnostics System (IMDS) for commercial buildings. PM: Joseph Wang