The Residential Building Systems group (RBS) works on problems associated with whole-building integration involving modeling, measurement, design, and operation. Most of its tasks focus on the movement of air and associated penalties involving distribution of pollutants, energy and fresh air.
 Systems diagnostics System analysis tools System characteristics and guidelines Advanced technologies |
 Energy dashboards, smart buildings, & building performance Lifestyle and behavioral impacts on energy use Sustainability, consumption, & organizational change Policy, planning for energy sufficiency, zero net energy Energy myths |
 Research supporting healthy & energy efficient homes Measurements and experiments in the lab and in homes Analysis of pollutant exposures & health impacts |
 Proven strategies for energy savings of 75% or more Changing building performance industry practice, standards Ventilation, moisture, & IAQ for low-energy homes Tech development: ventilation controls & dehumidifiers Residential integration: bridging gaps in research |
 Balance ventilation health benefits, energy costs Develop and evaluate innovative ventilation strategies Simulate whole-house ventilation and energy performance Field measurement of building performance Enable development of consensus standards, codes |
 Access RBS's (formerly EPB's) historical research and findings |
