Researchers awarded $3.7 million for research on sustainable development of Kuwait’s built environment
Grant sponsored through the Kuwait-MIT Center for Natural Resources and the Environment
Reducing wasted energy in commercial buildings
Much energy is wasted heating and cooling indoor spaces when no one or almost no one is present. Now, MIT researchers have used their own campus to demonstrate a means of measuring that energy/occupancy mismatch.
In profile: Seeing the light
Architect Christoph Reinhart studies how buildings — and whole communities — can use daylight to become more energy-efficient.
Christoph Reinhart appointed associate professor of architecture
World renowned building scientist and architectural educator joins department
Improved buildings could make a big dent in climate change
New MIT report on concrete buildings shows many areas for major reductions in their lifetime carbon footprint.
Paving the way to greenhouse gas reductions
New MIT report on concrete roadways shows opportunities for significant carbon-footprint cuts.
Social entrepreneur and Build Change founder honored for earthquake-resistant housing innovation
$100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability Awarded to Dr. Elizabeth Hausler for Culturally Accepted, Sustainable Reconstruction in Developing Countries
Treasured vaults
A professor sheds light on the immigrant family that crafted many American architectural landmarks.