Decarbonizing Large Commercial Buildings through Heat Recovery and Storage
Demonstrating a new-to-market heat recovery chiller with ultra-low GWP in a large California hospital.
HVAC
Research Category: HVAC Systems
Mainstreaming Personal Comfort Devices with Modular Controls
Developing a personal comfort ecosystem with a control hub integrating with multiple devices and building management systems.
IEQ
Integrating Smart Ceiling Fans and Communicating Thermostats to Provide Energy-Efficient Comfort
Field demonstrations, laboratory studies and design resource development.
IEQ
Using Infrared Biometric Sensors to Improve Occupant Comfort and Reduce Overcooling
Using automatic detection of occupant comfort to create a 'humans-in-the-loop' HVAC control strategy.
HVAC
IEQ
Cost-Responsive Supply Air Temperature Reset Strategy
Innovative control sequence for building automation systems widely applicable today.
HVAC
Reducing Gas Consumption in Existing Large Commercial Buildings
Reduce natural gas consumption in large commercial buildings with a path to cost-efficient solutions.
HVAC
HVAC
Advanced Ceiling Fan Design Tool
Facilitating appropriate specification and layout of fans based on key design parameters.
IEQ
CBE Rad Tool: Early Design Tool for High Thermal Mass Radiant Systems
Dynamic load calculator for the study of radiant system design and operation.
HVAC
Optimizing Radiant Systems for Energy Efficiency and Comfort
Multi-project program to provide deep insights and design guidance.
HVAC
CBE Clima Tool
An online climate analysis and visualization resource.
IEQ
HVAC
FS
HI
Comparison of Hot Water and Electric Reheat
Analysis of a reheat system showed that just 17% of the heating energy cost was useful reheat.
HVAC
Low-Energy Occupant-Responsive HVAC Controls and Systems
Reducing energy use in buildings, while improving occupant comfort.
HVAC
Advanced Integrated Systems
Achieving deep energy reductions using integrated design solutions with advanced low-energy and high indoor environmental quality building technologies.
HVAC
Guidebook on Fans for Cooling People
Comprehensive guide for practitioners on design and implementation of fans and fan-integrated systems
IEQ
Energy Performance Modeling of Underfloor Air Distribution Systems
Development of the first tool to provide accurate whole-building modeling of the energy performance of underfloor systems.
HVAC
Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) Design Guidance
Peer-reviewed technical guidance for design teams and building operators.
HVAC
Setpoint Energy Savings Calculator
An online tool for fast energy saving estimations of expanded temperature ranges.
HVAC
IEQ
Radiant Near Zero-Net-Energy (ZNE) Buildings
Case studies of near or fully zero-net-energy buildings showcase optimal radiant application.
HVAC
Control Strategies that Reduce Minimum Airflow to Save Energy and Maintain Comfort
Low-cost HVAC control programming can reduce energy while improving summer comfort.
HVAC
Low-Cost MEMS-Based Ultrasonic Airflow Sensors for Rooms and HVAC Systems
Low-cost sensor systems to monitor and optimize HVAC systems for energy and comfort.
IEQ
HVAC
UFAD Building Case Studies and Project Database
The study and documentation of current industry practices, design trends, success stories, and lessons learned.
HVAC
Demand Response Enabling Technology Development
Developing technology for tomorrow’s dynamic electricity-pricing systems
Thermal Comfort in Naturally Ventilated Buildings
Natural ventilation for energy savings in California commercial buildings.
FS
Low Energy Cooling in California
Evaluation of California climates for mixed-mode strategies with radiant cooling
FS
Kresge Foundation Complex Case Study
Occupant surveys are an invaluable source of information regarding occupant satisfaction and workplace effectiveness.
HVAC
Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) Design Tool
Providing simplified design tools for optimization of underfloor systems.
HVAC
CBE 3D Mean Radiant Temperature Tool
Graphical visualization for spatial resolution of mean radiant temperature (MRT) within a space.
IEQ
Research on Displacement Ventilation Systems
Developing new and improved guidelines and tools for stratified environments using displacement ventilation.
HVAC
Integration of Fans in Office Environments for Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Evaluating the potential effectiveness of various types of fans for low-energy comfort.
HVAC
Acoustical Field Study in a UFAD Building
Verifying acoustical performance of as-built partitions and acoustical construction.
HVAC
IEQ