Applied R&D of novel energy-efficient materials and systems, including:
- Advanced thermal insulation and environmental barriers, e.g., aerogel insulation systems or vacuum insulation panels (VIPs)
- Systems to control radiation heat transfer control to manage building cooling and heating loads
- Phase change materials (PCMs)
- Advanced ventilation strategies for building enclosures
Deployment and integration of these technologies
Development and testing of novel building-integrated solar systems
Advanced thermal and hygrothermal modeling
Whole building energy analysis
Laboratory thermal / hygrothermal testing, in-situ monitoring and performance evaluation