Research, Facilities, Projects, Areas of Interest, Competitions… While this list is certainly not exhaustive, it provides a taste of the cutting-edge research and curricula throughout the department. IDEXlab: Integrative Design Experience NEXUS Blackburn Vannoy Farm Intelligent Building Envelopes (IBE) Research Laboratory NC Wind App. Center (NCWAC) Solar Vehicle Team Solar Research and Teaching Lab Collaborative Biodiesel Project Race to Zero PV Performance & Reliability Lab