New mat cools buildings by letting their roofs sweat

We're used to the thought of humans sweating to cool down, but what about buildings? Researchers at ETH Zurich have applied the biological cooling mechanism to the task of keeping a building cool, and in the process have hit upon a novel and inexpensive method of cooling houses which could prove useful for homes in both developed and emerging nations. .. Continue Reading New mat cools buildings by letting their roofs sweat

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Cooling, Energy, Energy-saving, House, Polymer, Temperature, Weather

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