How is the temperature in campus buildings controlled?
We have a total of about 140 buildings on campus. Ninety of these have DDCs (direct digital controls) that allow for varying levels of remote control. Of these, 24 buildings have complete control available remotely. All other buildings must be controlled by manual on-site adjustments. Some buildings can be controlled in sections while temperature adjustments in others will affect all offices, classrooms, labs, and libraries in the building. Click here for a list of buildings equipped with partial or full remote control of heating and cooling. Target temperatures are programmed into the heating and cooling of every building, whether manually or digitally. There is no set target temperature for the campus as a whole because temperatures must be set to the conditions of specific buildings and rooms. A large lecture hall may require air conditioning year-round, while a small office in an isolated wing needs heat to stay comfortable throughout spring and fall. Meeting target temperatures al
