Green Roofs
A green roof reduces cooling and heating energy consumption, protects the roof's structural elements from UV rays, extends the life of the roof, and lowers storm water waste streams. Carnegie Mellon currently has six green roofs on the Pittsburgh campus.
Related Links: Carnegie Mellon Green Roofs | Hamerschlag Hall | Doherty Hall | Gates Center | Mellon Institute | Porter Hall | Posner Center
Driving Control
A vibrating steering wheel is an effective way to keep a driver's eyes safely on the road by providing an additional means to convey directions from a car's navigation system, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and AT&T Labs have shown.
Related links: Press Release: Vibrating Steering Wheel Guides Drivers While Keeping Their Eyes on the Road | Human-Computer Interaction Institute | AT&T Labs
Intel Research
Carnegie Mellon University's Gregory Ganger and Priya Narasimhan head two Intel Science and Research Centers based at CMU that will focus on cloud and embedded computing. Each center involves multiple universities and will receive $15 million over the next five years.
Related Links: Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's Gregory Ganger and Priya Narasimhan To Head Two New Intel Science and Technology Centers (Aug. 2011)
