Research Projects

Building Data Mapping and Retrofit Solutions Optimization for Sustainability

The existing building stock accounts for the majority of the built environment, therefore is a decisive factor for its sustainability. However, the energy and environmental performance of existing buildings is challenging to improve due to the complexity caused by systems aging, changes occurred, user influences, involvement of multiple stakeholders at different stages of building lifecycle, and additional challenges to finance.
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Building Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Studies

Knowledge developed through Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) studies is highly valuable for building performance diagnosis and for informing future design and retrofit practice. A series of POE studies have been conducted on buildings on Cornell campus, including LEED-certified projects, to understand user perspectives and their interaction with green design.
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Daylighting Design Effectiveness and Occupant Visual Satisfaction

This study looked into the impact of daylighting design features of an academic laboratory building (the Cornell Weill Life Sciences Building) on the visual environment quality of its interior space, and on its occupants’ comfort, satisfaction, and perceived performance, to examine the effectiveness of the daylighting design and systems integration.
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Building Sector Stakeholder Engagement and Non-technological Barriers for Sustainable Practice

In-depth understanding of the non-technological barriers for sustainable building practice and effective strategies to engage multiple stakeholders to deliver desired level of performance in a building project are going to be crucial factors for transforming the building sector towards more sustainable.
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