Arch/ME 504: Modeling Energy Efficient Buildings
This course focuses on the design decisions that impact energy, thermal, visual and acoustic comfort with a strong emphasis on the use building simulation tools. This course provides students with the understanding of the nature of building thermal comfort, building envelope behavior, ventilation requirements, indoor air quality, passive cooling systems, and energy conservation.

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Introduction to the Daylighting Pattern Guide
Advanced Buildings invites you to a one-hour workshop on the principles of effective daylighting design and capabilities of a new, innovative design tool, the Daylighting Pattern Guide.

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IDL Fall 2011 Lecture Series
This season's series has been concluded. A complete set of recordings is available in our video archives.

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EnergyPlus Workshop
Three days of training presented by the University of Utah Integrated Technology in Architecture Center and the University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab.

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Daylight Pattern Guide
New Buildings Institute in partnership with the University of Idaho and University of Washington has developed a freely available interactive tool for the design of proven daylighting strategies in a variety of building types.

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IDL Grand Opening
The IDL recently hosted a ceremony to mark the grand opening of our new lab space in downtown Boise.
University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab
The University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab in Boise [IDL] is dedicated to the development of high performance energy efficient buildings in the Intermountain West.

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Welcome

The University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab in Boise [IDL] is dedicated to the development of high performance energy efficient buildings in the Intermountain West. This is approached through research, education and outreach efforts with students, owners, and professional design and construction teams to transform practice and keep pace with the milestones of the 2030 Challenge. Those who utilize the resources available through the IDL will design and construct buildings that are more comfortable for people, require less energy to maintain and operate, and enhance the health and productivity of inhabitants.