In the U.S., it's still easier for developers to pass on the cost of cooling homes to residents rather than invest in passive ...

But an innovation that’s at least 3,000 years old—terracotta—is emerging as a low-cost, low-energy alternative. Once used by ...

As the world gets warmer, the use of power-hungry air conditioning systems is projected to increase significantly, putting a strain on existing power grids and bypassing many locations with little or ...

The problem with these types of paints is that they are less effective in humid climates, such as Singapore, because the ...

A variety of cooling methods have proven effective, including passive air cooling with fans and heat exchangers, and active cooling with air conditioning and water cooling. Unfortunately, determining ...

Researchers in India have developed a cooling technology that uses calcium chloride for atmospheric water harvesting. The system reportedly improves PV module yields by up to 18%.