Sustainability Hub
Woodbury School of Architecture’s Sustainability Hub is a building science research incubator, demonstration area, sustainability tinker tank, and a robust lending library packed with scientific instruments to advance student and faculty research in sustainable design.
Areas of Research
These categories go through the areas of potential experimentation and research achievable through the lending library and Sustainability Hub.
Measuring sun energy enables students to understand the dynamic interplay between sunlight and architectural spaces, fostering insights into optimizing natural lighting, heating, and cooling systems.
Measuring lighting lumens empowers students to grasp the nuanced relationship between light intensity and spatial ambiance, guiding them in creating environments that balance functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Measuring thermal temperature enables students to comprehend the crucial role of climate control in shaping architectural design, facilitating the creation of comfortable and energy-efficient spaces.
Measuring air quality equips students with insights into the crucial relationship between indoor environmental conditions and occupant well-being, guiding them in designing spaces that prioritize health and comfort.
Measuring environment data provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing architectural design, including lighting, temperature, air quality, and beyond.
Measuring acoustics enables students to grasp the critical role of sound in shaping architectural experiences, fostering an understanding of how space design influences sound propagation and perception.
Measuring electrical data provides students with insights into the essential requirements and consumption patterns of various electrical systems within a space, guiding them in designing efficient and sustainable electrical layouts.
Measuring moisture levels aids students in understanding the impact of humidity on building materials and indoor air quality, crucial for designing spaces that mitigate risks of mold growth and structural damage.
Lending Library
TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
We believe in empowering the designers of tomorrow. Our equipment lending library provides students with the tools they need to bring their ideas to life and excel in their academic pursuits.
EXTECH Integrating Sound Level Meter and Datalogger
Components:
Meter – Light gray hard case – Data Acquisition Software CD – USB cord – Mic adaptor – Instruction booklet
[407780A]
EXTECH Indoor Air Quality CO/CO2 Meter
Components:
Meter – Black hardcase – USB cord – Instruction booklet – Data Acquisition Software CD
[CO260]
FLUKE Infrared and Contact Thermometer
Components:
Thermometer – Black and yellow hard case – Type-K Thermocouple Probe (yellow cord with prongs) – Booklet
[561]
GENERAL 4-in-1 Pin/Pad RH Moisture Meter
Components:
Meter – 4 test pins – Black hard case – Booklet
[No. MMH800 UPC 01486]
EXTECH Indoor Air Quality CO2 Meter
Components:
Meter – Black soft vinyl case – USB cord – AC plug + 3 adaptors – Booklet
[CO240]
EXTECH Light Meter with Memory
Components:
Orange and green meter with attached light sensor – Vinyl case (black, semi hard, with snap closure)
[EA33]
FLUKE Electricians Multimeter with integrated voltage detection
Components:
FLUKE 117 True RMS multimeter device (yellow and gray) – 1 black and 1 red cord “test leads” – Booklet
[117]
EXTECH Light meter, pocket-sized meter measures in Fc/Lux
Components:
Green and black meter (battery operated, no cord) – Soft black nylon case – Booklet
[LT505]
FLUKE Solar Irradiance Meter Pro
Components:
Yellow and gray meter (battery operated no cord) – Steel mounting bracket – 1 external temperature probe with suction cup – Nylon carrying case with strap – User manual
[IRR2-BT]
EXTECH 4-in-1 Environmental Meter
Components:
Dark green meter (battery operated, no cord) – Booklet – No case
[45170]
EXTECH UV Light Meter
Components:
Dark green meter (battery operated, no cord) – Booklet – No case
[UV510]
HOBO ONSET Temp/RH Data Loggers (3)
Components:
Data Loggers (3) – Mounting kits (3)
[MX2301A/21974927]
[MX2310/20210564]
[MX2301/20210565]
HOBO ONSET 2x External Temp Data Logger
Components:
Data logger – Mounting kit
[MX2303/21980453]
HOBO ONSET 2x External Temp Data Logger
Components:
Data logger – Mounting kit
[MX2303 / 20212761]
HOBO ONSET 2x External Temp Data Logger
Components:
Data logger – Mounting kit
[MX2303 / 20212762]
HOBO 4-channel Analog Logger
Components:
Analog logger device
[UX120-006M 21566260]
HOBO MX C02 Logger
Components:
Device – Mounting kit
[MX1102A 21951889]
FLIR Ex Infrared Camera
Components:
Infrared camera with battery – Hard black case – Battery charger – Power supply – USB cable – Booklet
SitePro Salamander Series survey tripod
Components:
2 tripods with strap (flourescent green)
[RHIVIZ20]
SECO survey tripod
Components:
2 tripods (red, white, yellow)
Environmental Analysis Software
ClimateStudio
by Solemma
ClimateStudio is the fastest and most accurate environmental performance analysis software for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. Its simulation workflows help designers and consultants optimize buildings for energy efficiency, daylight access, electric lighting performance, visual and thermal comfort, and other measures of occupant health. ClimateStudio is a plugin for Rhinoceros 3D and requires the latest service release of version 6 or 7.
Solemma creates environmental performance analysis software for the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. Contact us via email at, [email protected] for assistance with downloads and licenses.
ClimateScout
Light Meter UV-A
Arcadis’s vision for the future is designing a better place for all. Understanding climate and developing an appropriate architectural response is one of the first steps in our design process.
ClimateScout helps users design buildings that uniquely respond to a site by providing climate-specific design advice at the building stage. To achieve this, it uses the Köppen-Geiger climate classification and building scale design strategies from Architecture 2030’s Palette.
Contact us via email at, [email protected] for assistance with downloads and licenses.