Library collections include more than 750,000 volumes and more than 4,300 periodical subscriptions. The center conducts fundamental and empirical research and is also involved in various development and demonstration projects focusing on issues of building systems integration, environmental design, occupancy factors, and computer-aided building performance simulation. The major goal is to increase user satisfaction and well-being and to enhance cost, time, energy, and environmental effectiveness. This living and lived-in laboratory of the future workplace functions as a test bed of innovative materials, components, and systems serving research, development, demonstration, and educational purposes. Its major focus is the early strategic design phase in the building process.
International students are eligible for teaching and research assistantships.
The financial aid deadline is February 1. Each year the tuition is adjusted based on University policy. The student body is international and culturally diverse. There are currently 40 full-time students. The average age is between 23 and 26.