Center for the Built Environment: Research on Controls and Information Technology

Research
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
HVAC Systems
Envelope Systems
Controls and Information Technology
Demand Response Research
Occupant Feedback and Building Operations
Wireless Lighting Controls
Wireless Sensing and Control
Publications
Presentations

Research Area :

Research on Controls and Information Technology

Contributing to the next generation of high-performance building control systems.

New information technologies provide ways to optimize the performance of building systems. We are investigating applications for sensing and control of buildings using wireless communications technology, micro-electromechancial systems (MEMS), and Web-enabled software. The cost of installing wiring for controls and sensors in buildings may represent 50%-90% of the installed cost. With wireless and MEMS technologies we can greatly reduce this cost, enable energy savings, and improve the control of the indoor environment.

Controls and Information Technology Research Topics

CBE projects related to control and ITsystems include:

Demand Response Research
Developing technology for tomorrow’s dynamic electricity-pricing systems.
Using Occupant Feedback to Improve Building Operations
A system to help facility managers utilize and respond to building occupant complaints.
Development of a Prototype Wireless Lighting Control System
This low-cost system may lead to short payback periods for energy-saving lighting retrofits.
Wireless Measurement and Control of the Indoor Environment in Buildings
Enhanced control systems that may reduce wiring costs and lead to potentially more optimal systems.

CBE staff are developing and testing new building control systems and devices.

Early prototype for demand response control interface.

Full-scale mockup of demand response prototype in CBE's building science lab.


Research Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) HVAC Systems Envelope Systems Controls and Information Technology Demand Response Research Occupant Feedback and Building Operations Wireless Lighting Controls Wireless Sensing and Control Publications Presentations	Research Area : Research on Controls and Information Technology Contributing to the next generation of high-performance building control systems.
	New information technologies provide ways to optimize the performance of building systems. We are investigating applications for sensing and control of buildings using wireless communications technology, micro-electromechancial systems (MEMS), and Web-enabled software. The cost of installing wiring for controls and sensors in buildings may represent 50%-90% of the installed cost. With wireless and MEMS technologies we can greatly reduce this cost, enable energy savings, and improve the control of the indoor environment. Controls and Information Technology Research Topics CBE projects related to control and ITsystems include: Demand Response Research Developing technology for tomorrow’s dynamic electricity-pricing systems. Using Occupant Feedback to Improve Building Operations A system to help facility managers utilize and respond to building occupant complaints. Development of a Prototype Wireless Lighting Control System This low-cost system may lead to short payback periods for energy-saving lighting retrofits. Wireless Measurement and Control of the Indoor Environment in Buildings Enhanced control systems that may reduce wiring costs and lead to potentially more optimal systems.	CBE staff are developing and testing new building control systems and devices. Early prototype for demand response control interface. Full-scale mockup of demand response prototype in CBE's building science lab.
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