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‘Liquid windows’ inspired by squid skin can help buildings save energy

Researchers have developed a multilayered fluidic system that can reduce the energy costs of heating, cooling and lighting buildings.

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Transparent window coating can actively cool buildings without using energy

Researchers design a transparent window coating that could lower the temperature inside buildings, without expending a single watt of energy

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New 'smart windows' can filter sunlight to disinfect surfaces in your home

Daylight passing through smart windows results in almost complete disinfection of surfaces within 24 hours while blocking harmful UV light.

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Windows that outsmart the elements

Homeowners know that the type of windows in a house contribute greatly to heating and cooling efficiency. And that’s a big deal.

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Could transparent wood be the window to the future?

Could looking through trees be the view to a greener future? Trees replacing the clear pane glass in your windows is not science fiction.

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Scientists invent energy-saving glass that ‘self adapts’ to heating and cooling demands

Researchers have developed a material that, when coated on a glass window panel, can effectively self-adapt to heat or cool rooms.

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Smart window material blocks heat transmission without blocking views

An international research team has invented a 'smart' window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views.