As cities grow and energy use climbs, the need for smarter buildings becomes urgent. Nearly half of a building’s energy goes ...

Recovered and recirculated by fans, this heat from the lighting and the building’s occupants has proved more than enough to keep the building warm even when the outside thermometer reads 18°.

Buildings also have a “skin” consisting of their exterior facades and windows. But today, these outer layers are mostly static and unchanging. As a result, the amount of light and heat coming into the ...

Inspired by the dynamic colour-changing skin of organisms such as squid, University of Toronto researchers have developed a multilayered fluidic system that can reduce the energy costs of heating, ...

Design our new buildings as efficiently as possible: for example, all new buildings utilize LED lighting and state-of-the-art HVAC systems. Reduce energy demand of existing buildings: for example, ...

How does a cloud stay cool under direct sunlight—or seem to vanish in infrared? In nature, phenomena like white cumulus ...

A team of researchers at Aalto University in Finland has developed an ultra-thin material that can dynamically switch between ...

In a continued effort to ensure occupant comfort, safety and sustainable practices across campus, the University has updated the heating and cooling policy for all campus facilities. Across the ...