Research Innovations
CBE's technology development and design guidance are improving building energy performance and occupant satisfaction.
Industry Collaborations
Our research is conducted in collaboration with industry leaders representing the diversity of the commercial building sector.
Building Performance Tools
CBE's online tools support advanced simulation and understanding of building energy performance and occupant experience.
Symposium on Decarbonizing Building Operations
This seminar outlined the policies, technologies and strategies for building electrification.
Livable Buildings Awards
Recognizing projects that demonstrate high occupant satisfaction, sustainable design and innovative operation strategies.

Orange Sky San Francisco September 9 2020

CBE is a place where prominent industry leaders and internationally recognized researchers cooperate to produce substantial, holistic, and far-sighted research on buildings. Together we work to improve the performance of buildings by providing timely, unbiased information on building technologies and design and operation techniques.

From CBE's Centerline

Hiding in Plain Sight: In Pursuit of High-Performance Facades

Tool Builder Carlos Duarte Joins CBE as Post-Doc Researcher

CBE thermal comfort control illustration

New Comfort Classifications Acknowledge Human Variability and Encourage Occupant Control

Getting Out of Hot Water: Collaboration on Decarbonizing Large Commercial Buildings

Funding for CA Clean Energy Innovators and Entrepreneurs: New Round to be Announced

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From CBE's Centerline

Getting Out of Hot Water: Decarbonizing Large Commercial Buildings
CBE is studying innovative control technologies to reduce gas consumption in large commercial buildings, leading to cost-efficient solutions having broad application including in existing buildings.
Rapid Decarbonization Throughout the Building Lifecycle
In this webinar from July 2020 four industry professionals presented strategies, tools and case studies on decarbonization of commercial buildings, from cradle to grave.
Design Tool Enables Accurate Design with Ceiling Fans
CBE recently launched an online tool for designing with ceiling fans, making it easier for designers to create highly energy efficient and comfortable spaces.
Harris Joins CBE: End-to-End Project Delivery with New California Design Studio
Harris is a leading national mechanical contractor specializing in design and engineering, construction, controls, service, manufacturing, conveyors and end-to-end building systems.
JLG Architects: Explorers of Design Excellence and Quality of Life
Joining CBE’s consortium this spring, JLG Architects has won national accolades for both its design portfolio and for its highly supportive work environment.
Working From Home During the Covid-19 Crisis: Window Views May Help
CBE researchers conclude in a recent paper that window views are beneficial for human comfort, well-being, and productivity.
Nudging the Adaptive Thermal Comfort Model
CBE’s research team recently published a set of ‘nudges’ to existing adaptive comfort standards to improve comfort in buildings while potentially reducing energy use.
CBE Partner McKinstry Offers Expertise from Design through Operation
Joining CBE this spring, McKinstry is a national leader in designing, constructing, operating and maintaining high-performing buildings.
CBE Research Collaboration Featured in Video
This short video to showcases how our research team works with industry leaders to advance new technologies and promising design and operation strategies.
CBE Rad Tool Enables Better Design of High-Mass Radiant Systems
CBE created an interactive web-based tool for early design of high thermal mass radiant systems, its power is in its ability to predict dynamic performance for cooling.