This project involves the installation of digital displays in building foyers that communicate real-time emissions data and rank commercial buildings against similar structures in the same city. The displays use ambient messaging and color grading to show the building’s emissions position, with research indicating that visible colored lights can unconsciously influence occupants to reduce energy consumption.

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Key Features:

• Real-Time Emissions Data:
  • The display shows the building’s energy and gas consumption, providing real-time feedback on its environmental impact.
• Color Grading for Behavioral Influence:
  • A colored light system communicates the building's emissions status, influencing occupants to unconsciously adjust their behavior to reduce energy use.
• Building Comparisons:
  • The display ranks the building's emissions performance against other commercial buildings in the city, offering percentile-based comparisons.
• Dynamic Information vs. Static Certifications:
  • This real-time display offers a more impactful alternative to static certifications like LEED by providing ongoing operational data.

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The project achieves its greatest effect when implemented across multiple buildings within a district, enhancing the competitive element and driving emissions reductions through comparison.