Smart home technology has moved beyond novelty: by automating heating, lighting, appliances and window coverings, modern ...

In a renewed push to find materials that will make next-generation power grids and other critical data and electric transmission infrastructure more efficient and more reliable, scientists are looking ...

J.D.: It is not only extremely old houses that are not energy efficient. Most houses built before the early 1970s lack many of the efficiency features and designs that are considered commonplace in ...

Three complementary technologies that together transform how buildings interact with their environment. This integrated platform combines programmable, photovoltaic-equipped shading devices that track ...

Rising global construction activity and emphasis on energy-efficient buildings fuel demand for advanced and eco-friendly insulation. Opportunities include renovation projects, smart insulation ...

When specifying insulation for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and cryogenic applications, thermal conductivity values often dominate the conversation. But according to a new white paper commissioned by ...

In a recent article in Advanced Functional Materials, researchers explored the growing shift from traditional bulk insulation materials to advanced porous structures made from micro and nanofibers.

Researchers in South Korea have developed a wood-based smart window that adjusts light, blocks ...