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University of Maryland researchers develop 'cooling glass' that can redirect a building's heat into space

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Researchers aiming to combat rising global temperatures have developed a new 'cooling glass' that can turn down the heat indoors without electricity by drawing on the cold depths of space. The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5

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Hapi Homes donates 10 “foldable” residential structures in Odesa

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Each design offers a total of 420 square feet of space for the workers’ families and includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, dining, and living room, with double-layered tempered glass windows, a. The homes will be located on a 2.4-acre acre site that the city hopes will ultimately house more than 70 homes."

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University of Chicago researchers create cooling fabric that can block heat from structures in cities

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The textile, made of a plastic material and silver nanowires, is designed to stay cool in urban settings by taking advantage of a principle known as radiative cooling – the natural process by which objects radiate heat into space. They designed it to block more than half of the radiation from the buildings and the ground.

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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

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Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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First renderings of new slim, glass-clad medical building in Manhattan by INOA Architecture

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Located immediately next to the Queensboro Bridge onramp, the building will house a mix of hospital outpatient facilities with specialized medical spaces above. Plans for the structure were first revealed in 2015 from local developer Tony Boemi. Obtaining maximum light exposure is clearly a distinguishing feature of the space.

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Designing for Plants: The Architecture of Greenhouses and Their Relationship with the Environment

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Glass House / Max Núñez. Defined as spaces enclosed by glass or other transparent plastic materials, greenhouses facilitate the growth of vegetables and ornamental plants even during periods of adverse external weather conditions. However, what does designing for plants involve? Read more »

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Lloyd Wright’s Historic Wayfarers Chapel Will Be Disassembled Due to Landslide Risk

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Image © Kit Leong via Shutterstock The Wayfarers Chapel , known locally as "The Glass Church," was designed by Lloyd Wright, the eldest son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright , and completed in 1951. Last year, the structure was designated a national historic landmark. Last year, the structure was designated a national historic landmark.

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