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- THE CENTER FOR ENERGY RESEARCH/EDUCATION/SERVICE (CERES)
The Center for Energy Research/Education/Service at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana is an interdisciplinary academic support unit focused on issues related to energy and resource use, alternatives and conservation.
765.285.1135 | ceres@bsu.edu
Available services:
- Heliodon Shading and 'Hard' Light Sun Penetration studies
- Overcast Sky Simulator 'Soft' Light (Daylight) modeling and analysis
- AGi32 Software Simulation of Electric Lighting Performance
- AGi32 Software Simulation and Modeling of Integrated Lighting Performance
- Information, tools and resources on various daylighting techniques
- Consultations on integrated design process and related lighting system selection
- INTEGRATED DESIGN LABS
These labs provide free analysis and consultation to help Northwest design professionals create sustainable, high performance buildings with more productive and comfortable work environments. The labs are funded in part by BetterBricks, a unique program of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance to encourage commercial building professionals such as architects, building owners, operators, and developers to build more energy efficient buildings.
Integrated Design Lab | Boise
Operated by the University of Idaho
208.724.9456 | email us
Available services:
- Daylighting analysis
- Electric lighting analysis
- Information, tools and resources on integrated design and other high performance building practices
- Consultations on lighting and HVAC systems
Integrated Design Lab | Bozeman
Operated by Montana State University
406.994.4717 | email us
Available services:
- Daylighting analysis
- Electric lighting analysis
- Information, tools and resources on daylighting and electric lighting techniques
- Lighting system consultations
- LIGHTING DESIGN LAB
The Lighting Design Lab is sponsored by the electric utilities of the Pacific Northwest. The Lighting Design Lab, located in Seattle, works to transform the Northwest electric lighting market by promoting quality design and energy efficient technologies.
206.325.9695 or toll free 800.354.3864 for ID, MT, OR and WA
Available services:
- Classes and workshops
- Lighting system consultations
- Model studies
- Information, tools and resources on various lighting strategies and technologies
- PACIFIC ENERGY CENTER
The Pacific Energy Center offers educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to create energy efficient buildings and comfortable indoor environments. Most of their efforts are focused around commercial buildings.
851 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.973.2277
Available services:
- Heliodon for Shading Studies. The heliodon simulates sunlight penetration and shading for any combination of site location and time for a building scale model.
- Daylighting Initiative. The Overcast Sky Simulator is used to analyze the impact of diffuse daylight in terms of measured daylight factors and subjective analysis of daylight distribution.
- Solar Geometry & Radiation Calculators. The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator, the PEC Sun Chart, and the PEC Solar Geometry Calculators are useful tools for looking up sun angles when designing shading devices and overhangs.
- PORTLAND DAYLIGHTING LAB
Researchers use the artificial sky, heliodon, boundary layer wind tunnel, and computer simulations to recommend proposed building design changes to maximize daylighting, ventilation, and energy efficiency strategies. The Daylighting Lab is a resource of BetterBricks, a unique program of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance to encourage commercial building professionals such as architects, building owners, operators, and developers to build more energy efficient buildings.
Energy Studies in Buildings Lab | Portland
Operated by the University of Oregon
503.725.2930 | email us
Available services:
- Daylighting analysis and modeling
- Information, tools and resources on various daylighting techniques
- Consultations on integrated design, minimizing loads, and natural ventilation
Energy Studies in Buildings Lab | Eugene
Operated by the University of Oregon
541.346.5647 | email us
Available services:
- Daylighting analysis
- Information, tools and resources on various daylighting techniques
- Consultations on integrated design, minimizing loads, and natural ventilation
- SEATTLE DAYLIGHTING LAB
The Seattle Daylighting Lab is a member of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's BetterBricks Lab Network. The Lab provides daylighting information, education, and tools for assessing daylighting design decisions.
The Seattle Daylighting Lab is staffed by an experienced team of daylighting consultants and daylighting interns who have been given the responsibility of providing consulting services to the Pacific Northwest design community. The Lab is unique as a fully funded hands-on consulting team working in direct collaboration with leaders in the architectural community.
Operated by the University of Washington
206.616.6566 or toll free 877.604.6592 | email us
Available services:- Daylighting analysis and modeling
- Information, tools and resources on various daylighting techniques
- Lighting system consultations
Spokane Daylighting Lab
Operated by Washington State University, Interdisciplinary Design Institute
509.358.7964 | email us
Available services:- Daylighting analysis
- Electric lighting analysis
- Information, tools and resources on daylighting and electric lighting techniques
- Lighting system consultations