Faculty and Staff

Edward Arens has been PI for numerous state, federal, and industry grants addressing building energy performance, indoor environmental quality, field monitoring and architectural aerodynamics.

Giovanni’s work investigates how environmental performance can be a powerful driver and form generator in the architectural design process.

Gail S. Brager leads research efforts related to dynamic comfort, worker performance in office environments, and mixed-mode buildings, which combine natural and mechanical ventilation.

Federico is a chemist focused on developing wireless sensor networks for the quantitative assessment of atmospheric pollution on a local and regional scale.

Carlos’ research interests include radiant heating and cooling, occupant behavior impact on building energy consumption, and the development of tools that help various building stakeholders.

Yingdong He conducts research on indoor environmental quality, personal comfort systems, radiant cooling/heating, and energy-use behaviors in building environments.

Charlie Huizenga develops hardware and software that help us design and operate buildings that use less energy and provide improved environmental quality.

David Lehrer is the primary liaison between CBE’s Industry Partners and the team, he leads outreach and partner recruitment efforts, and supports the research portfolio development.

Thomas Parkinson’s interests include indoor environmental quality, use of sensor technologies in built environments, psychophysics, human thermal physiology and comfort

Therese Peffer is a project manager and researcher at the Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute and California Institute for Energy and Environment.

Paul Raftery is currently a co-PI on two major projects: one focused on radiant hydronic systems and one focused on integrated smart ceiling fans and thermostats.

Stefano Schiavon is focusing on finding ways to reduce energy consumption in buildings while also increasing occupant health, well-being and productivity.

Hui Zhang focuses on human thermal comfort in complex environments and comfort modeling, and led the creation of the CBE Advanced Comfort Model.