Have you ever wondered how a pine cone knows when to open and close? It's not magic, it's science. Now, researchers have taken this cue from nature to create something pretty cool for our homes. Let's ...

South Korean engineers have unveiled a self-powered smart window that finally solves the two biggest hurdles of modern climate control: high prices and heavy energy consumption. It has been developed ...

Hybrid smart window reflects infrared (IR) light in summer and transmits IR in winter while controlling visibility, for energy savings and privacy control. The hybrid cell structure incorporates ...

In 2026, window treatments are evolving into high-tech, design-forward features, with smart glass leading the shift toward integrated automation and energy efficiency. Designers and homeowners are ...

o Recently, with the significant increase in cooling demand due to global warming, a vast amount of energy is being consumed for heat management inside buildings. Existing windows, which have a high ...

A research group at the University of Exeter investigated a modular, agrivoltaics-powered hydrogen production concept for households. Rooftop agrivoltaics power an electrolyzer that produces hydrogen ...