Getting a "sense" of building sensors

School of Architecture

Sensors in "smart" buildings, which already help keep buildings safe and comfortable by monitoring everything from temperature and humidity to air quality and motion, are set to play an increasingly larger role in the built environment. An introductory workshop in Francis Hall helped familiarize students with the basics of sensors: how they work, simple programming to interpret sensor measurements, and more. The workshop was led by Ashrant Aryal, assistant professor of construction science, a…