Windows bring light into the home and connect us to the outside world with views of trees, flowers, wildlife, and friendly neighbors. When it comes to inside the home, the type of window covering used ...

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 ...

Windows are a major source of energy loss in buildings, a sector that accounts for nearly 40 percent of global energy use, as heat entering through glass surfaces significantly reduces heating and ...

Modern homes demand advanced solutions that prioritize safety, comfort, and efficiency, leading to the surge in popularity of smart windows and doors. These state-of-the-art products integrate ...

a, Schematic diagram of different mode dimming control strategies and effects for the tri-state switching multispectral smart window. b, Electric field analysis of the human head behind the window ...

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 ...