Laboratory buildings are among the most energy-intensive and complex facilities on any campus. With their specialized equipment, stringent ventilation requirements, and safety-critical systems, labs can consume up to 5–10 times more energy per square foot than a typical office building. Balancing…
Campus-Wide Energy Optimization: A Strategy for Higher Ed Facilities
As higher education institutions face tightening budgets, ambitious sustainability goals, and aging infrastructure, energy efficiency is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a necessity. Universities and colleges operate like miniature cities, with complex building systems spread across academic halls, research labs,…