Smart buildings face challenges but have plenty of potential
We often hear the word "smart" applied to everyday objects: smartphones, smart TVs, smart appliances—and now, smart buildings.
Nov 20, 2019
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How do we design buildings that enable occupants to thrive?
Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Jul 24, 2019
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Can't take the heat? 'Cool walls' can reduce energy costs, pollution
If these walls could talk, they might tell you that cutting energy costs and pollution may be as easy as giving them a fresh coat of lighter, more reflective paint.
Jul 10, 2019
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Engineering
Researchers propose air conditioners as climate-change remedy
Scientists have an idea that could make you feel more like a green citizen than hedonist if you buy an air conditioner for your living quarters. There is a way that could use the units to fight climate change. OK, let us ...
May 3, 2019 weblog
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Robotics
Team of SpotMini robots pull a box truck up a hill
Robot company Boston Dynamics has made a statement just prior to putting its SpotMini on the market, releasing a video showing a team of 10 SpotMinis pulling a box truck slightly uphill in a parking lot. The SpotMini, dog-like ...
Apr 17, 2019 report
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How to save the Internet of Things from cyber attacks – with psychology
Two scientists were recently able to take over the lights of an office building using a drone and some clever computer hacking. They demonstrated how "smart" lightbulbs connected to the internet were vulnerable to a virus ...
Nov 15, 2016
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