The fabric sunshade that keeps a parked car's cabin up to 17.8 °C cooler draws no power at all. Researchers wove a hierarchical metafabric that reflects 94.3% of sunlight and emits 95.8% of the mid-infrared radiation that carries heat away, while fluorescent particles…
A lightweight material that reflects sunlight while letting heat escape helped a cooling coating run up to 5.2°C cooler in outdoor tests in Hong Kong. The material could improve passive cooling, which lowers temperatures without a powered fan or air…
EurekAlert! A research assistant works with a participant to study urban heat and the effects of shade. Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. More on this News Release Tree shade offers…
State regulators approved two “thermal energy” pilots but rejected nine others, raising questions about the future of the technology. New York is pushing ahead with a key technology to shift homes to clean heating — but not as fast as some…
A PRISMA-based systematic review of 26 studies maps the methods, indices and gaps in pocket park thermal comfort research. Subject of Research: Systematic review of methodological approaches in pocket park thermal comfort research Article Title: A review of pocket park thermal…
As colder nights return to West Michigan, Property Revolution Roofing and Decks is reminding homeowners in Kentwood and southeast Grand Rapids that winter roof preparation involves more than checking the condition of shingles. Drainage, attic ventilation, insulation, flashing, and the…
Two pilot projects will test technology that uses underground temperatures and recovered heat to warm and cool buildings, while regulators weigh the costs of broader adoption. Internet Explorer 11 is not supported New York Takes a Cautious Step Toward Cleaner Heating
Changing climates. Rising temperatures — the world is getting hot. Is your NYC borough at risk? Rising temperatures are inevitably going to impact everyone. With 8.5 million people living in NYC, the most populous city in the U.S., rising urbanization rates drive…
A New Way to Think About Wearable Technology Wearable technology has become part of everyday life. A quick look at a smartwatch can reveal how many steps have been taken, how well someone slept, or how quickly their heart rate…
Windsor, CO / Storyteller / Oct 13, 2026 / American Roofing and Restorations is highlighting a recently published homeowner guide to help Laramie residents understand how winter conditions affect their roofs. Released October 1, the resource examines the relationship between freezing temperatures, snowmelt, attic ventilation, and…
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