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Researchers in the Building Technology & Urban Systems Division (BTUS) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory develop data and technologies that increase energy efficiency and improve the health, safety and comfort of building occupants, in the United States and worldwide.

We work closely with industry partners, academics and government officials to achieve these goals, and share our research widely
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We are at the forefront of cutting-edge research that redefines building technology and explores all areas of urban systems.

We have been leaders for decades in developing energy-efficient windows, improving indoor air quality, coming up with new ideas to fix the nation's electricity grid, and so much more.

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Enjoy presentations from Building Technology & Urban systems research experts on a wide variety of topics in the areas of building energy efficiency, the electricity grid and how it relates to buildings and much more.
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We offer a variety of technologies designed to simulate and model real-world circumstances to assist in energy-saving programs and help building owners build better buildings. These tools can help calculate performance of building systems like windows and shades, help consumers and builders pick the best windows for a variety of applications and much more.

Publications

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1995

Phelan, Patrick E., Ravi S. Prasher, and Prajesh Bhattacharya."Nanofluids for Heat Transfer Applications."Annual Review of Heat Transfer 14 (1995) 255-275.

Siminovitch, Michael J., and Evan Mills."The Next Generation of Programs for Accelerating Compact Fluorescent Technology in Residential Applications."Lighting Design + Application (1995).

von Rottkay, Klaus, Michael D. Rubin, and Nilgün Özer."Optical Indices of the Tin-doped Indium Oxide and Tungsten Oxide Electrochromic Coatings."Material Research Society Symposium 403 (1995) 551-556.

Diamond, Richard C.."An Overview of the Multifamily Sector."Home Energy 12 (1995) 22-25.

Akbari, Hashem, and Osman Sezgen."Performance evaluation of thermal energy storage systems."Energy and Buildings 22 (1995) 15-24. DOI

Berman, Sam M.."The Reengineering of Lighting Photometry." (1995).

Olken, Frank, Evan Mills, Mary Ann Piette, Dale A. Sartor, Stephen E. Selkowitz, and Max H. Sherman."The Role of Building Life-Cycle Information Systems in the Delivery of Energy Services."Proceedings. NIST/EPRI: ATP: Information and Telecommunications for the U.S. Utilities Industry Focused Program Development (1995) 01/1995.

Walker, Iain S., Tom W. Forest, and David J. Wilson."A Simple Calculation Method for Attic Ventilation Rates."Proceedings of the 16th AIVC Conference 1 (1995) 221-232.

Feustel, Helmut E.."Simplified Numerical Description of Latent Storage Characteristics for Phase Change Wallboard." (1995).

Hauck, Walter W., Terry Hyslop, Sharon Anderson, Frédéric Y. Bois, and Thomas N. Tozer."Statistical and regulatory considerations for multiple measures in bioequivalence testing."Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs 12 (1995) 249-265.

Lampert, Carl M."Switchable Glazing: Science and Technology of Smart Windows."Society of Vacuum Coaters 38th Annual Technical Conference (1995).

Sherman, Max H.."The Use of Blower-Door Data."Indoor Air 5 (1995) 215-224.

Sherman, Max H.."Utility-Related Research." (1995).

Akbari, Hashem."Validation of an algorithm to disaggregate whole-building hourly electrical load into end uses."Energy 20 (1995) 1291-1301. DOI

1994

Haves, Philip."Component-Based Modelling of VAV Systems."System Simulation in Buildings '94 (1994).

Berman, Sam M.."Implications of Rod Sensitivity to Interior Lighting Practice."CIE Symposium on Advances in Photometry (1994).

Benouarets, Mourad, Arthur L. Dexter, Richard S. Fargus, Philip Haves, Tim I. Salsbury, and Jonathan A. Wright."Model-Based Approaches to Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Air-Conditioning System."System Simulation in Buildings '94 (1994).

Berman, Sam M., George Fein, Don L. Jewett, Blaine R. Benson, T.M. Law, and Alan M. Myers."Visual Performance and Light Spectrum: The Inadequacy of Conventional Photometry."CIE Symposium on Advances in Photometry (1994).

Lee, Eleanor S., Stephen E. Selkowitz, Francis M. Rubinstein, Joseph H. Klems, Liliana O. Beltran, and Dennis L. DiBartolomeo."A Comprehensive Approach to Integrated Envelope and Lighting Systems for New Commercial Buildings."ACEEE 1994 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (1994).

Group, Windows and Daylighting, and Carl M Lampert."Glazing Material for Solar and Architectural Applications." (1994).

DeCicco, John M., Loretta Smith, Richard C. Diamond, Steve Morgan, Janice Debarros, Sandra Nolden, Theo Lubke, and Tom Wilson."Energy Conservation in Multifamily Housing: Review and Recommendations for Future Efforts."American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (1994).

Vine, Edward L., Joseph H Eto, Leslie J. Shown, Richard Sonnenblick, and Christopher T. Payne."Evaluation of Commercial Lighting Programs: A DEEP Assessment."ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (1994).

Piette, Mary Ann, Richard C. Diamond, Bruce Nordman, Odon D. Buen, Jeffrey P. Harris, Kristin E. Heinemeier, and Kathryn B. Janda."Final Report on the Energy Edge Impact Evaluation of 28 New, Low-Energy Commercial Buildings." (1994).

Siminovitch, Michael J., Eric Pankonin, Chad Praul, and Chin Zhang."Improving the Performance of Integral Screw-Base Compact Fluorescent Lamps in a Base-Down Burning Position Using Thermal Bridge Systems."IESNA Annual Conference (1994).

Papamichael, Konstantinos M.."New Tools for the Analysis and Design of Building Envelopes."Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings V (1994).