Welcome to the Ginsburg Hall Living Lab Project
The Living Lab Project is an innovative Viterbi initiative designed to enhance academic research and provide practical learning experiences through real-time monitoring and analysis of the new Ginsburg Hall building. Leveraging sensors embedded in the building’s systems and integrating cutting-edge digital twin technology, this project captures and analyzes data on energy usage, water consumption, building health and occupant well being, and more, offering a comprehensive dataset for faculty and student research. The project treats our newest building, a LEED platinum accredited building, as a scientific instrument to support both near term and longitudinal research across a multitude of disciplines including but not limited to Human Building Interaction, to AI, and sustainability related research fields
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the new USC Ginsburg Hall facility into a dynamic living lab, an instrument of science and of engineering research, where technology and infrastructure converge to foster sustainability, enhance educational opportunities, and improve campus resilience. This Living Lab allows students and faculty to engage directly with types of data and systems that make our campus run, turning USC into both a classroom and a research opportunity.
Benefits
Researchers accessing the Living Lab Project can expect several benefits:
• Enhanced Learning: Researchers will gain hands-on experience with real-world data collection and analysis.
• Research Opportunities: Researchers have access to a rich dataset for studying everything from energy efficiency to behavioral patterns.
• Campus Improvement: Insights gained from the project help make USC more sustainable and efficient.
Technology and Innovation
The project utilizes a range of technologies including:
• Sensor Networks: To collect data on physical and environmental conditions inside the building.
• Data Analytics Platforms: For analyzing data to improve decision-making related to operations and sustainability.
• Digital Twin Platforms: For visualizing and spatially locating data within the model of the building to improve understanding and to simulate the complex system of humans, behaviors, spaces, buildings, and the environment.
Faculty and Students:
If you are part of the USC community and interested in accessing the USC Viterbi Living Lab Project, please request access through our internal platform. Training sessions and workshops are available to help you make the most of the project's resources.
Contact Us:
For more information or to get involved with the USC Living Lab Project, please reach out to us at: livinglab@usc.edu. Join us in making USC a model of sustainability and innovation, where every data point tells a story of progress and potential.
