Using air conditioning extensively on scorching days not only strains the power grid but also contributes to raising a city's temperature by around 2°C. This happens because the process expels hot air ...

A shipping container that can test passive cooling systems could help researchers and builders find carbon-free ways to keep people cool in extreme temperatures. Researchers created the 60 square-foot ...

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Increasing global warming and extreme weather are common challenges for humankind, directly affecting individual health and even posing serious threats to lives. Thermal comfort, heating ventilation ...

Heat is the top weather-related cause of death worldwide. Each year in the U.S., heat stress kills an average of 702 people, according to CDC data, and sends some 68,000 more to emergency rooms. In ...

"This project explores the intersection of biomimicry, biophilic design and biomaterials to address thermal comfort and environmental sustainability within interior spaces. The focus is on integrating ...

Passive ventilation systems employing wind towers and wind catchers have garnered considerable attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional mechanical systems. These devices harness natural ...