
New research on how occupants inhabit energy-efficient buildings reveals behaviors designers don’t anticipate—and a slew of bloopers Don’t touch that thermostat. (dr-interior/iStock) By Emily Matchar smithsonian.com November 29, 2017 You’ve built your shiny new high-efficiency building with all the latest energy-saving features: smart thermostats, motion sensor-activated lights, floors designed to absorb heat during the day […]