A new type of energy-efficient window — inspired by and recreating the vascular networks found within living organisms — has been created by researchers at the University of Toronto. The new windows work effectively to limit heat loss during the winter and provide a cooling effect during the summer. The new design has resulted in 7–9 degrees of cooling in laboratory experiments. The researchers also think that their new technique/design could be applied to solar panels, working to increase their functional efficiency thanks to the cooling effect. Read more at cleantechnica/2013/08/05/energy-efficient-windows-inspired-by-nature-new-bio-inspired-approach-to-thermal-cooling-could-be-applied-to-solar-panels/#OgMGxUGIB2jdYVfI.99
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 11:41:06 +0000
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