Two students checking the temperature and pressure settings for a rooftop HVAC unit in the Larson Laboratory.

Major research center to for green building technology launches at CU Boulder

A major research center for sustainable building technology has been founded at the University of Colorado Boulder.

The National Science Foundation-funded initiative will advance sustainable building projects ranging from HVAC manufacturing, to smart glazing for windows, building controls, insulation, as well as solar installations.

The aftermath of July 2021 floods in Poudre Canyon, west of Fort Collins.

How fire today will impact water tomorrow

In 2020, Colorado battled the four largest wildfires in its history, leaving residents anxious for another intense wildfire season.

But now, fires aren't the issue—it is their aftermath. There can be environmental consequences for years to come—and keeping an eye on water is key.

CU Boulder takes first place in 2021 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge

The University of Colorado Boulder won first place in the 2021 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, the third time CU Boulder has placed first in the highly competitive event.

Researchers work on a pipe testing project in the CIEST lab

Researchers will use DOE grant to help update natural gas infrastructure

A multi-institutional team has been awarded $5.4 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to help enhance the performance and longevity of natural gas distribution systems.

John Crimaldi watches as green laser light illuminates plumes in his lab's test flume.

New international network explores how odors lead to actions

CU Boulder's John Crimaldi will lead a groundbreaking $20 million international research network dubbed Odor2Action starting this fall. The work is aimed at understanding how animals use information from odors in their environment to guide behavior, with far-ranging implications for our understanding of the human brain.

We aspire to lead in extraordinary education and research the sustainable development, management and safety of civil and architectural infrastructure systems, serving society in harmony with our natural resources.