There are a number of thinktanks and policy groups dedicated to exploring the built environment, and the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) is perhaps one of the most intriguing of the entire group. Created in 1997 by a group of industry and government leaders, the CBE at the University of Berkeley is supported by a major grant from the National Science Foundation and several other institutional partners. Visitors to the site’s homepage can learn about the CBE’s overall mission and their newest findings. One of the key areas of the site is the research section, as it affords access to information on their current research areas, which includes work on radiant cooling systems and wireless lighting control. Visitors will also want to peruse and perhaps download some of their publications, which include such titles as “Measuring Indoor Environment Quality”.