Architects like Francis Kere are championing sustainable, passive cooling designs for schools in hot climates, reducing the ...

When prize-winning architect Francis Kere was growing up in Burkina Faso he spent his schooldays in a gloomy classroom that ...

Measures that improve passive survivability rely on climatic resources and the physical properties of materials; in the realm of cooling, these include cool night air and wind for use in advective ...

The solution in tropical rainforests lies in passive cooling. Architecture that integrates natural ventilation strategies—such as open floor plans, ventilated facades, and the stack effect—can ...

Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate ...

When prize-winning architect Francis Kere was growing up in Burkina Faso he spent his schooldays in a gloomy classroom that ...

The innovative biodegradable metafilm from PLA enhances passive radiative cooling, addressing energy efficiency and environmental challenges in technologies.

The focus is on integrating living systems—such as evaporative cooling, water filtration, and climate-responsive solutions—into the programming itself, redefining interior design as both aesthetic and ...

Buildings coated in a cement-based paint that “sweats” could help keep communities cool during the hottest days of the year. The substance is known as CCP-30, and its creators say initial ...

A tailored indoor setup for reproducible passive daytime cooling characterization. Cell Reports Physical Science , 2022; 100986 DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.100986 Cite This Page : ...

According to the study, the passive cooling tech relies on a three-layer setup that includes a solar reflector, an evaporator plus emitter, and insulation.

With techniques such as cross-ventilation and materials such as clay, architects around the world are adapting schools to ...