Personal comfort systems study collects data to better predict occupant thermal comfort
In this article from the ASHRAE Journal Newsletter, Mary Kate McGowan writes about findings presented by CBE’s Joyce Kim from her study on predicting occupants’ thermal preferences.
3 Questions: Gail Brager on optimizing energy use and performance of buildings
As a speaker at the MIT Energy Initiative, Gail Brager reflects on approaches for improving the energy efficiency and comfort of buildings.
Apps and Infrastructure: Thoughts on the Future of Human Experience in Buildings
Chris Pyke from Aclima, a sensor network design team, recaps the takeaways from presenting on CBE’s Industry Advisory Board Conference about technology and the human experience.
Why you can’t concentrate at work
CBE’s David Lehrer shares insight regarding the consequences of visual distractions on workplace productivity, in this WSJ article written by Sue Shellenbarger.
The energy/comfort nexus: Making buildings work for people and the planet
In an April seminar hosted by the MIT Energy Initiative, Gail Brager discussed her views that too many buildings harm the planet without properly serving their occupants, and described new ways to create buildings that improve both energy & comfort.
Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center, Basalt, Colo.
Chris McClurg writes an article for the High Performance Buildings magazine about the Rocky Mountain Institute Innovation Center (RMI). RMI has since received several accolades, including CBE’s 2018 Livable Buildings Award.
Big Ass Solutions and other building tech adventures of 2016
Molly Miller recaps several smart technology ventures involving Big Ass Solutions, including a project announced by CBE in October 2016 that will combine smart thermostats and energy-efficient ceiling fans.
Western fashion is turning the world’s offices into freezers
Edward Arens is quoted in this article, written by The Atlantic‘s Sarah Zhang, that discusses the global sustainability of the thermal comfort norms that have been established in offices across the United States.
Open offices are losing some of their openness
In this WSJ article written by Alina Dizik, David Lehrer talks about CBE’s research on the negative productivity that has arisen from open-plan office spaces.
Working outside the box: Pros, cons of open-plan offices
David Lehrer discusses the benefits and shortcomings of the now ubiquitous open-plan office spaces and describes how we can design better workspaces in this article for the High Performance Buildings magazine.