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.
Livable Buildings Awards
Recognizing projects that demonstrate high occupant satisfaction, sustainable design and innovative operation strategies.

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

Smart Thermostat Innovation Will Help People Breathe Easier During Wildfires

Funding for California Clean Energy Entrepreneurs: Extended to August 25, 2022

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

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From CBE's Centerline

Smart Thermostat Innovation Will Help People Breathe Easier During Wildfires
Researchers at CBE have created a novel software tool for smart thermostats to improve the air quality inside homes at times when outside air becomes unhealthy during wildfires.
Registration is Open for CBE's Fall Industry Advisory Board Meeting
At our fall event we will share new research results, get feedback for new research directions, and have time for networking. This two-day event is open to current CBE partners and invited guests.
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.
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.
Applying Thermal Comfort Concepts for Low-Energy Buildings, August 18th
Professor and CBE researcher Stefano Schiavon discussed key concepts of comfort, and how to apply them to create low-energy and comfortable buildings using radiant systems and ceiling fans.
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.
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.
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.
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.