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MISSION: To conduct applied research and studies and to provide technical and laboratory services
in the fields of building, construction, and road technologies and materials; to support the
development and growth of the building industry in Jordan.
PRIMARY WORK Conducts research and development to develop low-cost building technology; drafts
standards, specifications, and codes; quality control and testing of building materials and
products, and asphalt mixes; site investigation services and CAD services; and publication of
manuals on design and construction.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and private.
PUBLICATIONS: Technical reports, research reports, data-on building materials and products,
standards, and codes and manuals.
UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
University of Jordan
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Civil Engineering
Amman
MISSION: To promote the use of building materials and the study of related new technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research and consultation as well as conferences and short courses on
building technology.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University of Jordan research funds.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal.
HOUSING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197
Nairobi
KENYA
MISSION: To serve the building community with technology to improve building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research In low-cost housing, building systems, construction materials and
techniques; information management and dissemination.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government, university, and sale of publications.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, construction guidelines, and bibliography.
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KOREA
ARCHITECTURAL INSTITUTE OF KOREA (AIK)
No. 2-7, 2-Ka
Myung-Dong, Chung-Ku
Seoul 100
CONTACT: Keun-DuckKim,President
MISSION: To serve as the central source for information on the building process and building
standards.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in architectural design and planning, structural engineering,
building materials, construction technology, prefabricated buildings, energy conservation, and
information systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services, membership fees, and grants and contributions.
PUBLICATIONS: Bimonthly journal, standards and specifications, research reports, bibliographies,
and specialty publications.
KOREA INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (KICT)
(Life BtD), 61, Yoido-Dong
Yongdungpo-Gu
Seoul 150
CONTACT: Yoon Yong Nam, President
MISSION: To carry out research and development of construction technologies in a systematic and
multidisciplinary manner and to make contributions to structural, construction, geotechnical,
water resources, environmental, architecture and facilities engineering fields by introducing
advanced technologies and promoting widespread dissemination of such technologies to the Korean
engineering and construction industry.
PRIMARY WORK: Research and dissemination of advanced construction technologies, new construction
methods, construction design and management, construction equipment and materials, construction
standards; technical service and consulting activities on construction research; and other
research activities to promote the construction industry.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Ministry of Construction and Contractors Financial Cooperative.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly journal, annual report, bibliographies, and research reports.
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NETHERLANDS
BOllWCENTRUM
Weena 700
P.O. Box 299
3000 AG, Rotterdam
CONTACT: Heinrich Meijer, Director
MISSION: To develop technology to improve, maintain, and renovate the built environment.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides technical, physical, and management research and consultations in
dwellings; information systems; training; and exhibitions.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Research grants, fees for services, sale of publications, and
exhibitions.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly and bimonthly journals, research reports, bibliographies, and
specialty publications.
BUILDING RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Weena 740
P.O. Box 20740
30001 JA Rotterdam
CONTACT: J. J. de Bruijn, General Director
MISSION: To represent the building industry with information for improving building
practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides work in building techniques including structures, materials,
construction methods, building failures, city planning, environmental issues, business
management problems on-site, organization, economics; transfer of knowledge to the building
industry and the building educational and training centers.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Contractors and building industry research fund.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports.
TIMBER CENTER FOR RESEARCH, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION
P.O. Box 401
1400 AK Bussum
CONTACT: A. van der Velden, Managing Director
MISSION: To initiate, stimulate, and coordinate technology development and delivery for
improved wood building practices.
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PRIMARY WORK: Provides research in material properties, timber structural failures, and
information systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Timber trade and industry, sale of publications, and fees for
contracts.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and list of publications.
CLAD ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTER APPLICATION IN ENGINEERING
P.O. Box 74
2700 AB Zoetermeer
CONTACT: J. C. le Clercq, Director
MISSION: To represent members through a central source of computer integrated
architectural and design information.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides information collection and delivery services and conducts training.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership fees and government subsidies.
PUBLICATIONS: Monographs and specialty publications.
DELFI HYDRAULICS LABORATORY (DHL)
Waterloopkundig Laboratory
Rotterdamseweg 185
P.O. Box 117
2600 MH Delft
CONIACI: J. E. Prins, Director
MISSION: To serve as consulting and research institute in hydrology engineering.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in model investigations, design of hydraulic structures
river and coastal engineering; and consulting and advisory services.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees from contracts.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal, research reports, and specialty publications.
DELFI GEOTECHNICS
Stieltjesweg 2
P.O. Box 69
2600 AB Delft
CONTACT: W. Stevelink, Managing Director
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MISSION: To serve as a consulting and research institute in the field of soil mechanics,
foundation engineering, and environmental geotechnology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs theoretical and laboratory research in geotechnical engineering and
environmental geotechnics; offers testing services In the field, in the laboratory, and In
a geotechnical centrifuge; and also offers information systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for research and consultancy.
PUBLICATIONS: Semiannual journals and bimonthly abstracts.
DELL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
P.O. Box 5048
2600 GA Dew
CONTACT: G. J. van Alphen, Manager, Department of Civil Engineering
MISSION: To undertake research in civil engineering and town planning for improving
building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research In civil engineering, materials, environmental
engineering, road and railroad construction, fluid mechanics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, semiannual information reports, and specialty
publications.
DUTCH CEMENT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 3011
5203 DA, 's-Hertogenbosch
CONTACT: C. F. A. Wolterbeek, Director
MISSION: To stimulate a wider and better use of cement and concrete.
PRIMARY WORK: Undertakes market development activities, promotes use of concrete, and
collects and disseminates information on application of concrete.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Dutch cement manufactures.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly, bimonthly, and quarterly journals; books on concrete constructions
and applications; market development leaflets and brochures; and list of publications.
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EINDHOVEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING, AND PLANNING,
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES LABORATORY
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB Eindhoven
CONTACT: E. M. M. G. Niel
J. W. B. Stark
MISSION: To provide education and research to advance building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in materials including masonry, timber, metals, and waste
materials; civil engineering, including off-shore structures, fracture mechanics,
development of new construction, innovations, and building re-use.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Standards, research reports, and specialty journals.
FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTS' RESEARCH
Eindhoven University,
P.O. Box 429
Ewdhoven
CONTACT: John C. Carp
MISSION: To advance knowledge of the decision making, design, and production process for
improved usability of the built environment.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in the development of design and decision methods for
housing, spatial relationships, and user control; promotes real-world applications and
exchange of professional experience through worldwide SAR-NETWORK.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Donations by sponsors and fees for research and services.
PUBLICATIONS: Specialty publications.
QUALITY DECLARATIONS ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUILDING MATERIALS
AND COMPONENTS (KOMO)
Sir Winston Churchill-Laan 273
P.O. Box 240
2280 AE Rijswijk ZH
CONTACT: F. Wagenmaker, Director
MISSION: To serve as the central institute for quality declarations (certificates,
conformity-marks and agrements) for the building industry.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs tests, assesses the results and issues certificates and agrements
for building materials and structural components, quality control, regulations, testing,
and information.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services and sales of publications.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly information bulletins, annual report, and technical criteria.
L.M.I. B.V. LABORATORIES FOR MA - RIMS AD INDUSTRIES
Kerkrade
P.O. Box 134
Rimburgerweg 2
6471 XX Eygelshoven
CONTACT: J. Hoogman
W. van Alem
MISSION: Research and development for industries.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on waste products, recycling of building materials, new
utilizations for coal ash and grpsum, natural and artificial stones, metals corrosion, and
environmental impact on building materials.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Industry, government, and private investment.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and laboratory results.
NATIONAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Markenlaan 1
P.O. Box 50051
130~ AB Almere
CONTACT: B. G. A. Kempen, General Director
MISSION: To serve housing associations with knowledge about improved operation and
maintenance of housing.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides services in management and organization, technical developments,
and financial aspects.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees from members and services.
PUBLICATIONS: Biweekly newspaper, newsletter, and specialty publications.
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NED PRODUCT-INFORMATION SYSTEMS BV
P.O. Box 23
7400 GA Deventer
CONTACT: F. R. Thedieck, Director
MISSION: To serve as intermediary between the producer and the building product user.
PRIMARY WORK: Publishes the Netherlands Building Documentation system.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Product manufacturers using the service.
PUBLICATIONS: Building product index, specialty product information, and bulletins.
PHILIPS INTERNATIONAL BV,
BUILDING DESIGN AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
Cederlaan 4
5616 SC Eindhoven
CONTACT: A. B. M. van der Plas
MT.~T~N~ t~ am.- I ~ L -I _ ~ ~ ~
r^~l~l. 1 o provlae arcm~ectural and design services to users, as well as services
relating to accommodations and communications.
PRIMARY WORK Performs consultations in civil, mechanical, electrical engineering; project
management; feasibility studies; managing, operating, and maintaining accommodations, and
ad related support functions related to those tasks; developing and stimulating an
effective environmental and energy policy; and planning and implementing communications
policy, systems, and facilties.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Professional journals.
PI^NNING COMMI lTEE FOR BUILDING RESEARCH OF THE NETHERLANDS
ORGANIZATION FOR APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
P.O. Box 238
2600 AE Delft
MISSION: To serve as a laboratory and testing facility for the building community.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in building physics, environmental engineering, building
materials, metals, corrosion, paints, surface technology, physics of explosions,
structures' fire engineering, plastics and rubber, and risk analysis.
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SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government, grants and contributions, and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Journal, research reports, papers in professional journals, committee
reports, and specialty publications.
RIVV INSTITUTE FOR HOUSING RESEARCH
Berlageweg 1
2628 CR Delft
CONTACT: P. P. J. Houben, Director
MISSION: To provide and implement improved housing technology; Associated with the Delft
Technical University.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in housing economics, housing quality, housing needs for
special groups, and urban renewal.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Delft Technical University and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Articles in professional journals, research results, and specialty
publications.
SOCIEI Y FOR THE STUDY OF PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
Raamweg 16
P.O. Box 85512
2508 CE's-Gravenhage
CONTACT: F. Treffers, Managing Director
MISSION: To serve building community members with improved technologies and methods.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in materials including precast concrete and connection
details and develops codes of practice for precast concrete.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Annual member fees and research grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and published articles in the Dutch Concrete Institute
periodicals.
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THE NETHERLANDS WATERWORKS TESTING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (KIVVA, LTD)
Head Office and Testing Division
Sir Winston Churchill Laan 273
P.O. Box 70
Rijswijk 2280 AB
Research Division
Groningenhaven 7
P.O. Box 1072
Nieuwegein 3430 BB
CONTACT: G. Martijn, Managing Director
MISSION: To serve as the central testing and research institute for The Netherlands
waterworks.
PRIMARY WORK: Undertakes certification and inspection of products for waterworks,
including water systems for buildings; and research for waterworks (hrydrology, catchment,
purification, transport and distribution, water quality, corrosion).
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for certification, contribution of waterworks association,
charges for inspection, and research projects.
PUBLICATIONS: Professional journals, conference proceedings, research reports, and test
specifications.
NEW ZEALAND
BUILDING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND (BRANZ)
Private Bag
Porirua, Wellington
CONTACT: Peter K. Foster
MISSION: BRANZ is an industry-backed independent research and testing organization set up
to acquire, apply and distribute knowledge about building that will benefit the industry in
New Zealand, and, through it, the community at large.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research and testing in energy conservation, moisture control, wind
and earthquake engineering, materials, durability, fire engineering, and information
systems; evaluates innovative systems and products; and provides training and advisory
services.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Levy on building construction, government, membership fees, testing
and evaluation fees, and sales of publications.
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PUBLICATIONS: Newsletter, research reports, technical papers, information bulletins,
annual report, list of publications, appraisal certificates, selected building references
technical recommendations, program of work, and audiovisuals.
FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE,
FOREST PRODUCTS DIVISION
Private Bag
Rotorua
CONTACT: A. J. McQuire, Director
MISSION To nrc~virl~. the hililrli^~ ^~ ~:-,~,-~ :~ ~ I .
products.
~ rev ^~- .~ VU,~~11l~ ~UllllllUlll~y warn Improved production and use of forest
PRIMARY WORK: Research is performed in timber engineering, wood quality and preservation,
timber drying, adhesives, and biotechnology.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Journal, research reports, and publication list.
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRAL LABORATORIES
P.O. Box 30845
Lower Hutt
CONTACT: J. H. Wood, Director
MISSION: To provide laboratory support for improving the dPCi~ r~n~tr~l^~;~-
maintenance of buildings.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in soil and rock mechanics, foundation engineering,
structural engineering, materials, concrete and hitum~.n hvAr~lir anr1 a^~^~~
modeling, and building sciences.
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SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and list of publications.
NEW ZEALAND CONCRETE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
13 Wall Place
Private Bag, Porirua
CONTACT: David P. Barnard, Director
MISSION: To provide members with technical .c~rvi~ for imnrn~r~n~ tip=;- 1~;1A:~
practices.
~ ~~e—~ ~ $~ Lo U Us
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in the characterization and performance of concrete and
concrete application, and conducts training for design and construction practices.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Cement industry and government.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly journal and information bulletins.
NEW ZEALAND HEAVY ENGINEERING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (HERA)
P.O. Box 76-134
Manukau City
CONTACT: Llew Richards
MISSION: HERA is the research arm of the New Zealand Heavy Engineering Industry. It is
recognized as the national center of excellence for New Zealand engineering providing a
foundation for the sound development of the industry.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on structural steel, structural design, welding techniques
and technologies, market opportunities, and the industrial sector; and carries out an
education and training function in each of these areas.
SOURCES OF FINANCE: Levy on sales of heavy steel, government contribution, membership
fees, and sales of publications.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly newsletter, quarterly bulletin, regular technical reports, annual
reports, and selected overseas references.
ROAD RESEARCH UNIT, NATIONAL ROADS BOARD (RRU NRB)
P.O. Box 12 041
Wellington North
CONTACT: E. J. Burt, Chairman
MISSION: To foster an effective road transportation system through improved quality and
efficient of the nation's road system.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on structural and bridge engineering, seismic analysis,
foundation engineering, economics, road maintenance and management, road and bridge
building materials, concrete, transportation safety, and environmental engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and grants and contracts awarded to appropriate agencies.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly newsletter, technical recommendations, research bulletins, and
specialty publications.
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AUCKIAND UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
22 Symonds Street
Auckland 1
CONTACT: AllanWild,Director
MISSION: To provide education and research laboratory support for improving building
practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Undertakes research in energy conservation, building acoustics, economics,
and computer-aided design.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University, grants, and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Technical standards, research reports, and bibliographies.
CANllDRBURY UNIVERSllY, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Private Bag
Christ Church
CONTACT: R. Park, Department Head
MISSION: To provide education and building sciences to advance building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on properties of materials and structural, earthquake, and
foundation engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and external agencies in New Zealand.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, theses, list of publications, papers in conference,
proceedings, and technical journals.
VICTORIA UNlVERSIlY OF WELLINGTON, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Private Bag
Wellington
CONTACT: Wendy Light, Chairperson
MISSION: To provide education and architectural and building sciences research to improve
building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on architecture, lighting, acoustics, building
construction, building failures, and timber structures.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports.
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NIGERIA
IMO STATE HOUSING CORPORATION
Private Mail Bag 1224
Owerri, Imo State
CONTACT: P. C. Chikwendu, General Manager
MISSION: To implement government housing schemes for development and construction of
adequate housing for the population.
PRIMARY WORK: Manages the housing implementation program, maintains appropriate building
standards, encourages development of indigenous materials, and urges improvements ~ the
quality of housing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Commercial banks.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal.
ACOUSTICS LABORATORY
N 7034
Trondheim NTH
CONTACT: Jens Trampe Broch, Director
NORWAY
MISSION: To serve as the national center for acoustic noise research.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research In electro-acoustics, noise and vibrations,
psycho-physio-acoustics, and architectural acoustics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and industry.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and annual journal.
NATIONAL INSTITUI1: OF TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (STI)
Akersvn 24c
P.O. Box 8116
Oslo 1
CONTACT: Alf Hernes, Administrative Director
MISSION: To serve as national center for development, information, education, and
consulting for the building industry.
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PRIMARY WORK: Procures research in civil engineering, construction, water supply and
sewerage, materials, concrete, timber, paints, surface treatment; and performs laboratory
work and tests on concrete, safety flat glass for building (hammer test, ball test, shot
bag test, bullet resistant tests).
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Conference proceedings, specialty publications, textbooks, and means of
instruction.
NORWEGIAN BUILDING CENTER
P.O. Box 1575
Vika, Oslo 1
CONTACT: Endre Hoflandsdal, Managing Director
MISSION: To provide building association members with centralized information for
improving their knowledge about building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Maintains an information department, coordinates exhibits, and develops
information and delivery systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Sales of publications and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Data sheets, building regulations, and codes of practice; materials
listings.
NORWEGIAN BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NBI)
P.O. Box 123
0314, Oslo 3
CONTACT: Aage Hallquist, Director
MISSION: To serve as national building research laboratory to advance technology for
improved building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in energy conservation, alternate energy resources,
lighting, acoustics, HVAC, building materials, construction engineering, building
processes, information management, and economics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Sponsored research, fees from industry, sales of publications, and
government.
PUBLICATIONS: Semiannual data sheets, research reports, handbooks, design manuals, testing
methods, list of publications, and specialty publications.
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NORWEGIAN GEOTECHNICAL INSTITUTE (NGI)
Sognsveien 72
OSLO 8
CONTACT: Kaare Hoeg, Director
MISSION: To advance the state of knowledge of geotechnical engineering.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in dam and rock engineering, foundation engineering, and
marine geotechnology. ~
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government, grants, and contracted research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, publication series, conference papers, articles in
professional journals, and specialty publications.
NORWEGIAN INSTITUTE OF WOOD TECHNOLOGY (NTI)
Forskningsveien 3b
Blindern
Os103
CONTACT: Rolf Birkeland, Managing Director
MISSION: To supply the wood industry with advanced timber technology.
PRIMARY WORK Performs research in wood technology, surface treatment and gluing, and
structural engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Industry fees, grants, and fees for contracted research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and specialty reports.
SIN17EF DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Alfred Getz vei 3
7034 Trondheim-Nth
CONTACT: Sigmund Asnervik, Manager
MISSION: To serve as the universitys research and development center and to provide the
link to the building community.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in solar energy, daylighting, rehabilitation. energy
utilization and conservation, computer-aided design, and environmental engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government, fees for research, and industry grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and specialty publications.
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