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The scalable design, which combines water-cooled aluminum panels and see-through, infrared-reflective thin polymer film, ...

Explore how architecture can engage with agroecology to foster regeneration and ecological stewardship in food systems.

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Energy-efficient memory design has become increasingly critical with the proliferation of IoT devices. Although hybrid architectures, which combine multiple memory technologies, are widely used, we ...

Long before our reliance on air-conditioning, Dubai's old town kept people's homes cool using a combination of clever ...

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Discover climate-responsive architecture projects, showcasing smart material strategies adapted to diverse contextual, ...

UCLA engineers tested a transparent canopy that blends water-cooled panels with infrared-reflective film to slash outdoor feel by 10°F ...