OpenFieldUI IDL · Boise, Idaho, United States
The University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab (IDL) in Boise is a nationally recognized research and graduate teaching facility within the College of Art and Architecture. Dedicated to transforming the built environment, the IDL conducts groundbreaking research in whole-building energy modeling, passive daylighting simulation, thermal envelope optimization, and decarbonization strategies for utility companies and architectural firms across the Pacific Northwest.
Boise · Premier Architectural Energy Research, Daylighting & Net-Zero Building Science. The University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab (IDL) in Boise is a nationally recognized research and graduate teaching facility within the College of Art and Architecture. Dedicated to transforming the built environment, the IDL conducts groundbreaking research in whole-building energy modeling, passive daylighting simulation, thermal envelope optimization, and decarbonization strategies for utility companies and architectural firms across the Pacific Northwest.
Enrollment through the University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies (M.Arch, M.S. in Architecture, or Ph.D. in Design). Accredited bachelor's degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, or building science with 3.0+ GPA. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international graduate applicants. Fall graduate admission priority January 15, 2027; Regular deadline March 15, 2027.
Post-professional research degree conducted at IDL Boise, analyzing dynamic solar shading, microclimate CFD simulation, radiant hydronic cooling, and EnergyPlus modeling.
Terminal research doctorate investigating embodied carbon lifecycle assessments, smart facade metamaterials, predictive building analytics, and net-zero district energy systems.
NAAB-accredited professional architecture degree focusing on integrated urban design, mass timber structures, carbon-neutral construction, and architectural energy simulation.
Ten-week paid technical fellowship performing physical sky-simulator testing, architectural daylight sensor calibration, and OpenStudio utility code compliance audits.
Four-course graduate certificate in passive solar design, natural ventilation engineering, envelope diagnostic testing, and LEED/AIA 2030 challenge compliance.
Interdisciplinary postdoctoral research post analyzing urban heat island mitigation, climate-resilient district cooling, and building-integrated photovoltaics.
Director of the Integrated Design Lab and Associate Professor of Architecture
College of Art and Architecture
Dr. Mackenzie Strawn directs the UI Integrated Design Lab, researching passive solar heating systems, daylight simulation algorithms, energy-efficient building ...
View researcher profile ↗Research Assistant Professor and Director of Building Simulation Operations
Integrated Design Lab
Dr. Damon Woods specializes in thermal comfort modeling, air infiltration diagnostics, natural displacement ventilation systems, and commercial building HVAC en...
View researcher profile ↗Senior Research Fellow and Consulting Faculty
College of Art and Architecture
Prof. Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg is an internationally recognized expert in daylighting, visual comfort, indoor environmental microbial health, and high-performa...
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