What’s Working: Using Occupant Surveys to Evaluate Buildings 
CBE’s occupant survey shows how well a building is performing from the perspective of its occupants. Use of the survey also qualifies for LEED-NC 2.2 credit EQ 7.2, for thermal comfort verification.
Hot or Not? CBE’s Advanced Thermal Comfort Model
This tool can used to study the effectiveness of energy saving design strategies, such as facade designs and advanced HVAC systems, in terms of occupant comfort.
Livable Buildings Awards: Buildings that Satisfy and Conserve
This program is unique among building industry awards, as it is the only one to include the preferences of building occupants in its selection criteria.
New Research on Radiant Cooling Tools and Applications
Recent studies suggest that radiant cooling systems may provide significant energy savings with competitive first costs. CBE is studying available tools for design of this emerging technology.
Wireless Lighting Controls: Pilot Test Shows 65% Energy Saving
Office occupants will voluntarily turn off unneeded lights, resulting in significant energy savings. This system is being tested in several new sites on the UC Berkeley campus.
