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Daylighting and Envelopes

The objective of this project is to design, build, and test the Integrated Building Environmental Communications System (IBECS) networking system and control device interfaces that enable local and global energy-efficient operation of building envelope systems such as motorized shades and switchable, variable-transmittance electrochromic (EC) windows. Additional synergistic work includes field tests of large-area EC windows in full-scale applications.

Tasks:

Local Electrochromic Window-Lighting System
Our objective is to evaluate the energy savings possible with new materials and in particular to support the DOE Electrochromics Initiative to determine the energy-efficiency and qualitative benefits of large-area electrochromic (EC) windows in full-scale realistic commercial building applications.
Global Electrochromic Window-Lighting System
The objective of this task is to design and fabricate an IBECS-ready EC window system.
Global Automated Venetian Blind-Lighting System
The objective of this task is to design and fabricate an IBECS-ready automated Venetian blind system.
Project Team:
Eleanor Lee and Dennis DiBartolomeo (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)
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