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Intro Hypothesis
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Conclusion

Hypothesis Proven

Hypothesis was proven in the affirmative: Lights are on when classrooms are unoccupied.

Further Questions

Our study uncovered more questions than answers:

  • Are other areas of the building behaving similarly?
  • Are there long-term trends or patterns of lighting issues?
  • What affect did the light ballasts have on our temperature readings?
  • What is the frequency of the over-nighter?

Design Lessons Learned


ª Success in building performance depends on many people and processes; the architectural design is only one cog in the mechanism of built form.

ª Complex control systems can save on energy consumption, but require additional work in calibration and testing.

ª Operation and maintenance is an important consideration; occupant awareness is a key to success.