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From CBE's Centerline

In Memoriam: Tom Webster, 1942-2022

New Study Throws Cold Water on Widely Accepted Relationship Between Temperature and Work Performance

Contributions of CBE Faculty and Researchers Receive Industry Recognition

2021 in Review: A Year of Resilience and Adaptation

2021 Livable Building Award Winner is an Instrument for Environmental Learning

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From CBE's Centerline

May 25 Webinar: Case Studies from the Livable Buildings Awards
This free webinar will explore design processes and collaborations that led to the creation of award-winning livable and sustainable buildings that showcase low- or net-positive performance.
New Study Challenges Relationship Between Temperature and Work Performance
The results of a new study challenge an accepted industry standard which cited an optimal indoor temperature to improve work performance.
Contributions of CBE Faculty and Researchers Receive Industry Recognition
Edward Arens, CBE’s director and professor emeritus of architecture; and Thomas Parkinson, an assistant professional researcher, recently received recognition from ASHRAE.
2021 Livable Building Award Winner is an Instrument for Environmental Learning
Discovery Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, has earned CBE's 2021 Livable Building Award. The project is also one of the first certified zero-energy building schools nationwide.
2021 in Review: A Year of Resilience and Adaptation
As we approach the end of 2021, we pause to reflect on the events of the past twelve months, and how we adapted to challenges and look forward to the promise of 2022.
Alternatives to Air Conditioning: Fans as a Path to Resilience
Hurricanes and floods produce dramatic images of destruction, but heatwaves cause more deaths. Research and new tools demonstrate how fans can provide resiliency during extreme heat events.
Keynote Talk by ULI Director Michelle Malanca Frey
Michelle Malanca Frey's talk to CBE’s Industry Advisory Board in October 2021 covered building electrification, distributed energy resources, vehicle-to grid-integration, and creative branding concepts.
Symposium on Research and Design of Window Views
Now posted online, presentations focus on the benefits of view, view-related research results, and ways designers can adapt these research findings to emerging building designs.
CBE Alumni Leaders Pursue Sustainability Through Multiple Angles
CBE’s graduates have gone on to highly successful careers, including leadership positions in the building sector and beyond. We catch up with three alumni to learn about their current work, what inspires them, and future directions.
Lessons from 20 Years of CBE Occupant Surveys
In a recent paper we look at the CBE Occupant Survey tool and its database to evaluate its measurement and benchmarking properties, while also identifying new enhancements intended to support the creation of spaces that truly benefit those who use them.