At present, active cooling systems (like air conditioners) consume vast amounts of electricity to achieve their goal. While ...

Rethink architecture in humid climates: discover how to create efficient, comfortable spaces that thrive within their ...

As important as glass is to almost every typology of architecture in the form of windows, when it comes to the roof of a building, the use of glass is not so simple. We’ve understood the power ...

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In the world of residential architecture, sustainability is no longer a passive pursuit - it’s an active choice. Passive ...

While passive cooling has been explored in roofing ... As cities face rising temperatures, adopting this glass in architecture could play a key role in reducing cooling energy demand.