The tile uses a wax motor mechanism to change its surface properties, absorbing or reflecting heat depending on the temperature. Testing shows potential energy consumption reductions of 3.1x for ...

Tesla has reshaped its solar roof offerings — but it’s not the only choice for clean energy tiles. On Thursday, CEO Elon Musk announced via Twitter that the firm would only sell its solar products as ...

We need to rethink how homes interact with heat – and the incorporation of smart materials within elements such as bricks and ...

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. In a recent study, researchers have unveiled a new “smart floor tile” that passively monitors the ...

The gable roof house is not only a children's drawing of a home, it is also one of the most popular solutions in Brazilian residential architecture. Besides being very appealing and easy to build, ...