Research
Our work runs across four connected areas. Each one combines field data, living labs, modelling and policy work, so that what we learn can be used by governments, industry and households.
Urban microclimate
Measuring urban heat, mapping cities with AI, and turning proven fixes like cool roofs into state policy.
7 projects
Decarbonizing residential cooling
District cooling and thermal storage that let homes cool at night using solar energy captured during the day.
2 projects
Smart buildings
How technology, occupant behaviour, energy use and indoor air interact, from DC ceilings to air quality in Delhi homes.
5 projects
Smart microgrids
A campus-wide microgrid living lab that brings solar, storage and controllable loads under intelligent control.
2 projectsSelected projects
Thermal Energy Storage Living Lab
India's largest academic research testbed for thermal storage, cooling a 220-room hostel at night with energy stored by day.
Roof of Hope
Reflective roofs for homes in a low-income settlement in Delhi, cutting roof temperatures by up to 20 °C.
Campus smart microgrid
A campus-wide living lab that brings solar, storage and controllable loads under intelligent, interoperable control.
Cool roof policy
Technical support that helped Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh adopt cool roofs and treat heatwaves as a disaster.
Climate zones for Indian districts
A new climate classification for every district in India, built for building energy performance.
Walkability and Project Sidewalk
AI pipelines that find where cities need footpaths, and tools that help build 200+ km of pedestrian-friendly roads in Uttar Pradesh.
Publications and reports
Journal papers, conference papers and our annual reports, all in one place.