tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233441640 2008-12-02 12:46:16 -0500 MIT Mobile Experience Lab The Connected Home of the future will incorporate an integrated approach to buildings and their interaction with occupants, the local community, and beyond. This demonstration of the Connected Home of the future incorporates smart energy solutions, automated services and efficiency measures to aid citizens lead more sustainable lives. <br><br> Technologies such as a Personal Travel Assistant, energy monitoring tools, TelePresence and social networking interactions, and energy grids for micro generation of energy across the urban community illustrate how citizens can play a positive and sustainable role in their urban landscape. <br><br> Connected Urban Development <br> The following proof of concept studies are intended as future visions of the utilization of CUD pilot programs in urban environments. These visions of connected and sustainable urban development were created by MIT Mobile Experience Lab in collaboration with Cisco Systems - Internet Business Solutions Group. <br><br> Team <br> MIT Mobile Experience Lab<br> Federico Casalegno, Dave Chiu, David Boardman, Sergio Araya. <br> Special thanks to William J.Mitchell for advice and guidance. <br><br> Cisco Systems Inc.<br> Tony Kim, Shane Mitchell, J.D. Stanley, Nicola Villa. <br><br> 3D Renderings / Video<br> Creator.LT <br><br> More info:<br> <a href="http://mobile.mit.edu/connected-urban-development/">mobile.mit.edu/connected-urban-development/</a><br> <a href="http://connectedurbandevelopment.org">connectedurbandevelopment.org</a> 228 tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233410500 2008-12-24 12:28:07 -0500 MITEI Seminar Series This seminar was given on November 18, 2008 as part of the MITEI Seminar Series. Abstract: To address growing concerns about energy supply, carbon emissions, and the workplace, buildings are increasingly asked to meet higher and potentially more complex levels of performance e.g. net zero energy, sustainable and green, healthy and comfortable workplaces, grid-friendly, etc. Are these goals achievable or illusory? To what degree can they be achieved today in practice; and what innovation (technology, process, financial) is needed to fully reach these aggressive performance levels in the future? About the Speaker: Stephen Selkowitz is Department Head, Building Technologies Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he manages 70 technical staff in a building science R&D program encompassing Windows and Daylighting Systems, Lighting Systems Research, Simulation Research, Commercial Building Performance, Demand Response Research and High Tech Buildings. 5826 tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233373540 2009-01-23 13:51:42 -0500 MIT Energy Initiative This seminar was given on November 18, 2008 as part of the MITEI Seminar Series. Abstract: To address growing concerns about energy supply, carbon emissions, and the workplace, buildings are increasingly asked to meet higher and potentially more complex levels of performance e.g. net zero energy, sustainable and green, healthy and comfortable workplaces, grid-friendly, etc. Are these goals achievable or illusory? To what degree can they be achieved today in practice; and what innovation (technology, process, financial) is needed to fully reach these aggressive performance levels in the future? About the Speaker: Stephen Selkowitz is Department Head, Building Technologies Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he manages 70 technical staff in a building science R&D program encompassing Windows and Daylighting Systems, Lighting Systems Research, Simulation Research, Commercial Building Performance, Demand Response Research and High Tech Buildings. The MITEI Seminar Series is proudly sponsored by CERA. 5826 tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233348220 2009-02-06 14:19:09 -0500 MIT Energy Initiative Highlights of technologies and approaches to to building energy efficiency featuring: John Sterman, Jay W. Forrester Professor of Management and Engineering Systems Director, System Dynamics Group Nicholas Gayeski, Building Technology Program Walt Henry, Department of Facilities Harvey Michaels, Department of Urban Studies & Planning and MITEI This discussion took place on January 14th, 2009 as part of Energy Futures Week. 5496