Buildings Research Video
This video provides an overview of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Buildings Research.
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Through research, NREL has developed many strategies and design techniques to ensure both commercial and residential buildings use as little energy as possible and also work well with the surroundings. Here you will find a video that introduces the work of NREL Buildings Research, highlights some of the facilities on the NREL campus, and demonstrates these efficient building strategies.
Buildings Research has developed many technologies and approaches that enhance the comfort and functionality of buildings. A key element to achieving an energy-efficient, green building is to use a whole-building or integrated design approach. In addition, the building must be designed to take advantage of natural resources, such as solar, to assist with lighting and heating.
Watch this video to see design highlights of the Science and Technology Facility on the NREL campus—the first Federal building to be LEED® Platinum certified. Additionally, the video demonstrates the energy-saving features of NREL’s Thermal Test Facility.
Read more about the residential research and commercial research.
