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CBE's technology development and design guidance are improving building energy performance and occupant satisfaction.
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Our research is conducted in collaboration with industry leaders representing the diversity of the commercial building sector.
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CBE's online tools support advanced simulation and understanding of building energy performance and occupant experience.
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From CBE's Centerline

Sustainability Means Justice

New CBE Partner JLG Architects: Explorers of Design Excellence, Community Engagement and Quality of Life

CBE Contributing to International Research Collaboration on Resilient Cooling for Buildings

Nudging the Adaptive Thermal Comfort Model

Working From Home During the Covid-19 Crisis: Window Views May Help Emotional States, Productivity and Comfort

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From CBE's Centerline

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.
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.
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.
Measuring Workplace Productivity: Key Variables and Future Directions
Studies suggest that green building features may improve workplace productivity. Research by CBE and others have contributed to our collective understanding of this topic.
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.

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