In cold offices, it’s all about your feet
Stefano Schiavon & Edward Arens shares CBE research on how occupants wearing flip-flops can change buildings’ air-conditioning needs, improving overall energy efficiency.
Fictional New York City apartments get real
CBE’s Lindsay T. Graham is quoted in this article by Ronda Kaysen, who writes about the grim reality of the real estate landscape in New York City, including rising rents and cramped spaces.
In search of energy-efficient comfort through “smart” ceiling fans and thermostats
A research team from CBE will develop ways to integrate commercially available ‘smart’ ceiling fans and communicating thermostats, hoping to evaluate how energy efficiency will be improved.
The office experiment: Can science build the perfect workspace?
Emily Anthes explores the research going towards building a perfect workspace in this article for Nature, and CBE’s Gail Brager is quoted for her work in this ambitious mission.
The Big Psychological Issues at Stake With Tiny Homes
Sarah Sloat from Inverse.com discusses the fashionable “tiny home” movement with CBE’s Lindsay Graham, who notes the importance of involving psychological expertise when designing these buildings for people.
It’s hot outside. Why is the office so cold?
Gail Brager is quoted for her research regarding thermal comfort and how to control for it in this article, written by Stacy Burling, about overcooled office buildings.
21 Tips for Executing Radiant Cooling Systems [AIA course]
Fred Bauman is quoted discussing the proper role of radiant cooling systems, along with how to properly execute them in building, in this article written by Robert Cassidy.
ARPA-E Funding Personal Climate Control Systems with Robots, Foot Coolers, and More
Evan Ackerman writes about recent energy-related projects being funded by ARPA-E, including CBE’s project creating a wireless office chair that heats and cools the individual sitting in it for personal comfort & energy efficiency.
Energy innovations to save you money (and keep you warm at work!)
Jackie Wattles from CNN Money shows some of the new technologies that were present at the ARPA-E conference, including CBE’s temperature-controlled office chairs.