A research publication resulting from the BEST Center project titled “Feasibility Evaluation of Net-Positive Window Systems” led by Prof. Moncef Krarti, Prof. Michael McGehee, and Eric Ohene was recently published in the journal Energy and Buildings. From the paper abstract: This…
A research publication resulting from the BEST Center project titled “Development of Automated Electrification Retrofit Analysis Tool” led by Prof. Moncef Krarti, Phani Vadali, and Ashit Harode was recently published in the journal Energies. From the paper abstract: Retrofitting existing buildings…
A research publication resulting from the BEST Center project titled “Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon Analysis of Residential & Commercial Building Envelopes” led by Prof. Wil Srubar III and Megan Quinn was recently published in the journal Energy & Buildings. From…
A research publication resulting from the BEST Center project titled “Enhancing Thermal Energy Harvesting and Storage using Monolithic Mesoporous Metamaterials (MMMs) and Phase Change Materials (PCMs)” led by Prof. Ivan Smalyukh and Amit Bhardwaj was recently published in the journal Science.…
A research publication resulting from the BEST Center project titled “Integrated and Smart Controls for Combined Heat Pump and Domestic Water Heater for Residential Buildings” led by Prof. Moncef Krarti and Phani Vadali was recently released in the journal Energy.…
Congratulations to Prof. Ivan Smalyukh for being awarded a world record for creating the “World’s Most Transparent Material”! Prof. Smalyukh is a BEST Center faculty member and expert in soft condensed matter physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. We’re…
Kyle Biega and Moncef Krarti recently published a study evaluating exterior insulated panels for residential deep energy retrofits, a FY22-23 BEST Center funded project. This research evaluated the performance of exterior insulated panels in multiple US cities, showing optimal building…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the spring industry advisory board (IAB) meeting at CU Boulder! In attendance were 55 faculty, students, IAB members and affiliates, and guests. Special thank you to our keynotes speakers, Will Toor (Executive…
Here are the latest BEST Center faculty publications from 12/2023-6/2024: CU Boulder CCNY NREL
Here are the latest BEST Center faculty publications from 9/2023-12/2023:
