As the global transition toward sustainable energy intensifies, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) has emerged as a ...

the methodology and tools to master the complex design of integrated building systems, as well as the operation and management of buildings. Interdisciplinary by design and grounded in real-world ...

Our CU Boulder Architectural Engineering (Building System Engineering) program seeks to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of buildings. Research areas include design, modeling, and analysis ...

CSUSM's three-story Integrated Science and Engineering Building will break ground this year and is expected to open in 2027.

Dr. Zhai’s primary research and teaching interests include integrated building systems, sustainable building technologies, and indoor-outdoor environment quality.