Julia Day

Dr. Julia Day is an Associate Professor and Director of the Integrated Design + Construction Lab (ID+CL) at Washington State University (WSU). She teaches building science courses and coordinates industry-led mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) courses for construction management and architecture students. Her research focuses on occupant education, behaviors, and energy use in high-performance buildings, aiming to enhance comfort, reduce energy consumption, and improve health and productivity in built environments.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Architecture, Interior Design, and Education (Interdisciplinary), WSU
• M.A. in Interior Design, WSU
• M.B.A. in Sustainability, San Francisco Institute of Architecture
• B.A. in Interior Design, WSU

Her work involves advancing energy-efficient design practices through collaborations with regional universities and industry partners like Idaho Power Company and NEEA. She leads initiatives in the IEA’s Annex 79 (Occupant-Centric Building Design) and NSF’s SHBE RCN, and chairs ASHRAE’s Education & Training subcommittee for TC 7.3.

Day’s professional experience includes retail design at Callison Architecture, project management roles in university labs, and leadership in energy efficiency outreach programs. The ID+CL lab network promotes innovation in design, construction, and building operations to achieve sustainable, high-performance outcomes.