Building Energy

Energy issues in buildings and the built environments are addressed in the context of both demand and supply sides. We reduce the energy consumption of buildings through improving system energy efficiency and reducing building loads as well as effective use of renewable energy recourses.

We develop methodologies and technologies, on the demand side, to enhance energy efficiency by optimized design, smart control and AI/big-data enabled effective management of energy systems, and to reduce building loads by integrating passive building technologies. We also develop methodologies and technologies to facilitate energy-flexible and grid-responsive buildings to enhancing the overall energy efficiency of the entire power grid-buildings eco-system. On the supply side, we promote effective use of renewables as well as innovative use of waste for clean energy generation.