Research Centers

Center for Building Performance & Diagnostics

The Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics, in the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University, conducts research, demonstrations, and teaching in relation to the performance of advanced building systems and technologies.

The COmputational DEsign Laboratory

The Computational Design Laboratory in the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University conducts leading-edge research and education at the intersection of information technologies, the built environment, and design.

Remaking Cities Institute

The Remaking Cities Institute (RCI) was founded by the Heinz Endowments to convene, host and facilitate the interaction of a select group of technology visionaries to think about the future of the Pittsburgh region, and to put at their service our expertise in urban design and community development. Our work begins in the Greater Hazelwood Area, home to one of Pittsburgh's last remaining large riverfront brownfield sites.