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Research for increased sustainability
under optimized building conditions
Desigo CC in the “living laboratory” at Fraunhofer CSE in Boston
The project
Established in 2008, the Fraunhofer Center
for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE in
Boston, Massachusetts is a laboratory that
provides research services for industry
and government clients with a focus
on building technologies, solar energy,
photovoltaics and distributed electrical
energy systems. Fraunhofer CSE is part of
Fraunhofer USA, a subsidiary of Germany’s
Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, a world leader
in applied research and development.
In 2013, Fraunhofer CSE moved into its
new headquarters in the heart of Boston‘s
Innovation District abutting the historic
Boston Harbor. The six-story building is
renowned as a “living laboratory” and for
its “Building Technology Showcase”.
Fraunhofer CSE in Boston,
Massachusetts uses Desigo CC,
the world’s first building
management platform to
integrate all controllable
disciplines in a building.
The challenge
The completely renovated 100-year old
brick building is a “living laboratory”
focused on building technology research.
For this reason, Fraunhofer CSE had strin-
gent requirements when it came to build-
ing management. A number of different
systems from different manufacturers are
in use. Many systems used for internal
engineering testing are unique. Therefore,
Siemens installed Desigo CC™, which
offers its users outstanding functionality
and, using open protocols, greatly facili-
tates the integration of a wide variety of
disciplines and systems.