Center for Sustainable Building Research

Building Technology

	Single Family Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance and Verification Program As part of Minnesota Housing's commitment to sustainability, they have partnered with CSBR to offer this program to enhance building performance with an emphasis on energy efficiency.
	U of M Solar Decathlon Project management and advice to U of M Solar Decathlon entry.
	Advanced Energy Efficient Roof System Research efforts were aimed at creating a novel panelized roof system. Industry partners desired a long-span roof panel that incorporated the functions of structural support, insulation, and in some cases interior and exterior finishes.
	The Initiative for Renewable Energy in Architecture (reARCH) The Initiative for Renewable Energy in Architecture (reARCH) is a collaboration which brings together the educational and technological expertise of the School of Architecture at the College of Design and the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota, the American Institute of Architects Minnesota in cooperation with the Committee on the Environment, the Green Institute, the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association.
	Solar Driven Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Project On the roof of Ralph Rapson Hall, three 24-panel arrays of photovoltaic solar panels provide electricity to the building.