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

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 ...

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°.

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

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

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, ...

Learn about different types of HVAC systems for commercial buildings, including split systems, VRF technology, packaged units ...

Robert Bosch has agreed to buy the heating and air-conditioning operations from Johnson Controls International and Hitachi for $8 billion in its largest-ever deal, as the group seeks to expand in ...

New films inspired by butterfly wings circumvent the heating effect usually experienced by colored objects absorbing light on a hot day. The new films could be used on the outside of buildings ...

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 ...