Center for Building Energy Research

Contact CBER

Center for Building Energy Research

Ulrike Passe, Director
515-294-7142
cber@iastate.edu

Tami Wicks
Administrative Assistant
515-294-3045
tswicks@iastate.edu

CBER is a member of the Institute for Physical Research and Technology, a network of scientific research centers at Iowa State University.

About CBER

CBER serves as a resource for undergraduate and graduate students, building operators and others involved in building energy technology and issue.

The center emphasizes interdisciplinary research, involving the efforts of not only engineers but also researchers in fields such as architecture, agriculture, geological and atmospheric sciences, and business.

CBER also works with industry and government agencies to develop energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings, processes and equipment.

Many of the CBER’s research efforts focus on solving problems affecting people living in Iowa and the Midwest, helping to reduce energy usage and improve air quality.