As people and communities come to terms and begin adapting to extreme weather and climate change, researchers are working to better understand and enhance the relationship between humans and buildings in the context of climate change and the energy transition.
Julia Day, associate professor in the School of Design and Construction, is co-leading an international research network that is studying building design, operation, and energy use to ensure that buildings are resilient, energy efficient, and comfortable as climate change intensifies.
“The energy transition isn’t just about technology — it’s about people,” she said. “It calls for placing people at the core of building solutions.” [Read more]