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Transparent wooden smart window blocks 100% UV light without using electricity

Researchers in South Korea have developed a wood-based smart window that adjusts light, blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation, ...
New Atlas

3D-printable phase-change materials insulate buildings better at scale

Heating and cooling systems are some of the biggest energy guzzlers in use, so passive temperature control could be a good way to reduce emissions. Phase-change materials (PCMs) show promise for this, ...
For Construction Pros

Astec V-Pack Stack Temperature Control System Receives Patent

Astec Inc., an Astec Industries company, has been awarded patent number 8,863,404 for its V-Pack Stack Temperature Control System. Astec’s V-Pack Stack Temperature Control System extends the range of ...
Electronic Design

Smart Grid Temperature Control System Implementation Using IP

Systems integrators and end users alike face the task of improving energy efficiency to control costs, while retaining high levels of system performance and reliability. Their challenge is to ...