Heatwaves have become common nowadays since summer rolled in, and scientists are finding new ways to cool buildings. To counter this heat problem, a group of researchers from China has developed a ...

Thermal management is essential for reducing future heating and cooling energy consumption. Notably, the near-infrared (NIR) ...

Researchers have long chased a deceptively simple goal in building design: glass that lets in the view and daylight, but not the heat that drives up energy bills. That ambition is now much closer to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Two researchers at the University of Notre Dame in collaboration ...

While we would much rather be a little too warm than too cold, the hot weather can cause our homes to overheat and become totally unbearable, and often our windows are the culprit. It's during the ...

A recent development in window coating technology offers a solution to the age-old problem of excessive heat gain through windows while maintaining a clear view of the surroundings. This innovative ...

After the summer so much of the world has sweltered through this year, better ways to cool buildings are on a lot of people’s minds. Researchers in China have now spruced up the humble window with ...

Is the searing summer heat forcing you to crank up your A/C and electric fans, leading to soaring energy costs in your home? Check out this cool idea for reducing the indoor temperature, thereby ...

Question: I want to apply permanent-type window film myself to block the sun's heat and stop the fading of my curtains. Are there any new do-it-yourself films that are fairly clear and help cut winter ...

Windows are pretty basic necessities for letting in light and heat, but you don’t always want both at once. Now engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a new material that allows ...

In brief: Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have developed a new window coating that promises to block heat-generating infrared and ultraviolet light while allowing visible light to pass ...