Welcome to the OU High Performance Interior Architecture Laboratory (HPIA Lab). We are an interdisciplinary research team with a background in the architecture, interior design, and urban design fields housed at the Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. The lab research spans over interior architecture, building science, and advanced building technology. We aim to constantly design high-performance building interiors to provide comfort and well-being for occupants with ultimate energy efficiency through developing conceptual frameworks, conducting modeling and simulations, performing optimizations, and applying advanced analytic techniques.

OU HPIA Lab’s Mission

Our mission is to advance the field of interior architecture through innovative research and development of high-performance building technologies. We strive to enhance human comfort and health, promote energy efficiency, and contribute to sustainable building practices.

OU HPIA Lab’s Strategies

1. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster partnerships with experts in architecture, interior design, urban design, building science, and advanced technology to drive comprehensive research and innovation.
2. Cutting-Edge Research: Conduct rigorous research on architectural technology, smart materials, and responsive-autonomous-intelligent facade systems to develop state-of-the-art solutions.
3. Data-Driven Design: Utilize advanced data analytics and modeling techniques to inform design decisions and optimize building performance.
4. Sustainability Focus: Prioritize net-zero architecture and life-cycle assessment in all projects to ensure environmental responsibility and sustainability.
5. Knowledge Dissemination: Share findings through publications, conferences, and collaborations with industry partners to influence best practices and standards in the field.

OU HPIA Lab’s Goals

1. Innovative Solutions: Develop and implement innovative technologies and materials that enhance the performance and sustainability of building interiors.
2. Human-Centric Design: Create environments that prioritize the comfort, health, and well-being of occupants through thoughtful design and advanced building technologies.
3. Energy Efficiency: Achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency in building interiors through the application of smart materials and responsive systems.
4. Educational Impact: Provide valuable resources and training for students, educators, and professionals to advance their knowledge and skills in high-performance interior architecture.
5. Global Influence: Establish the HPIA Lab as a leading research center recognized globally for its contributions to sustainable and high-performance building design.

We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interior architecture. Together, through collaboration with other disciplines, we will shape the future of the built environment, creating spaces that are not only efficient and sustainable but also profoundly enhance the quality of life for all who inhabit them.

Area of Interest

Architectural Technology, Smart Materials, Responsive-Autonomous-Intelligent-Facade System, Humans’ Comfort and Well-being, Data-driven Design, Human-centered Design, Net-zero Architecture, and Life-cycle Assessment in Sustainable Buildings.

Join HPIA’s Team

We are always looking for passionate, hardworking, and talented individuals to join our research team. If you are interested in contributing to cutting-edge research in architectural technology, smart materials, responsive-autonomous-intelligent facade systems, human comfort and health, data-driven design, human-centered design, net-zero architecture, and life-cycle assessment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to innovate and transform the built environment for a better future.