Muncie Community Energy Assessment with ecoREHAB

Abstract

Ball State students in the energy assessment project worked with ecoREHAB, a community partner. 50 students in the Interior Design and Construction Management programs learned home energy assessment tools to analyze and evaluate energy consumption in five Muncie residences. Students engaged in a student research-based program, students’ understanding of home energy assessment, and curriculum development. This project help general understanding of building energy and solve a community challenge of home energy consumption.