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An Investigation Into, And The Construction Of, An Operable Windows Notifier, Grey Hixson
An Investigation Into, And The Construction Of, An Operable Windows Notifier, Grey Hixson
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
The Office of Sustainability at the University of Arkansas identified that building occupants that have control over operable windows may open them at inappropriate times. Windows opened in a building with a temperature and air differential leads to increased HVAC operating costs and building occupant discomfort. This led the Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities at the University of Arkansas to propose the construction of a mobile application that a building occupant can use to make an informed decision before opening their window. I have formulated a series of research objectives in conjunction with the Director of the Office of Sustainability …