Passive cooling refers to technologies or design features that lower the temperature in spaces without the need for power consumption. The strategy uses free, renewable sources of energy (wind and sun ...

A shipping container that can test passive cooling systems could help researchers and builders find carbon-free ways to keep people cool in extreme temperatures. Researchers created the 60 square-foot ...

A research team from Taiwan has developed a novel hybrid air-conditioning system integrating shallow geothermal energy and a ...

Today indoor temperatures are generally controlled by devices – whether they are smart, portable, or wedged in a window. Most heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems can be set to maintain ...

Scientists from India's PSG College of Technology have developed a passive solar module cooling technology that utilizes a hygroscopic salt to harvest atmospheric water from the air. “The objective is ...

Modern air conditioning and heating systems are convenient, but costly. Implementing ancient knowledge could help to reduce ...

Passive ventilation systems employing wind towers and wind catchers have garnered considerable attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional mechanical systems. These devices harness natural ...

Abhinav Gupta moved from monitoring polluted air to engineering a system designed to fix it. OpenAI’s tools helped accelerate ...

Desiccants that pull water out of the air could help cool buildings more efficiently A surprising set of materials could soon help make more efficient air conditioners that don’t overtax the ...

The Raspberry Pi 5, the, is a powerful device that can handle a variety of tasks. However, like any computer, it generates heat during operation, which can affect its performance and longevity if not ...