The University of Colorado, with support from the National Science Foundation and in partnership with the City College of New York, is starting the Building Energy Smart Technologies (BEST) Center, a five-year research initiative focused on sustainable building and construction technology.
The center will study an array of related topics ranging from HVAC manufacturing to smart glazing for windows, smart building controls, advanced insulation materials, new energy storage systems, the integration of renewables such as solar systems, and improved air quality systems, according to a CU news release.