A new material inspired by butterfly wings repels water and gleams ... sensors that regulate the interior temperature of "smart buildings," said Shu Yang, a University of Pennsylvania chemist ...

In addition to working on decreasing its pollution levels, China has announced a ban on 'weird' architecture, and is instead seeking buildings that are, among other things, environmentally friendly.

Abstract architects, beware: President Xi Jinping isn’t a fan of your strange-looking buildings. During a two-hour speech at a literary symposium in Beijing earlier this week – a rare ...

Some have speculated that the “ban” on “weird” architecture (more precisely, it’s a limitation for public buildings) will shut out Western ideas and stifle creativity. But it’s not ...

Butterfly-inspired films create vibrant colors while passively cooling objects New nanofilms could significantly reduce the energy needed for cooling buildings or vehicles Date: August 3, 2023 ...