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Roofing shingles with the ability to combat smog
The granules incorporate a photocatalyst that reacts with UV light to turn the nitrogen oxides in smog into a form of nitrogen that is usable by plants.
Industrial lighting automation simplified through complete system solutions
As building automation installations continue to gain greater momentum, the industry needs solutions that incorporate necessary functionality in a simple, compact package.
Edible cement the future of construction?
To develop edible cement, researchers experimented with various types of food waste, drying, pulverizing and then compressing the ingredients with simple mixers and compressors.
Building robust HMIs for rugged and harsh applications
Boyd is at the forefront of the solutions that ruggedized HMIs, thanks to its expertise and ability to convert resilient materials into nearly endless shapes, sizes and form factors.
Watch how the VelociWrapper attacks cable installation
Bring renewable energy project construction out of the Jurassic with this cable-wrapping machine that significantly increases speed, bolsters efficiency and reduces installation costs.
A nondestructive method to catch cracks in concrete
Successfully demonstrated at the laboratory scale, the method could be used to diagnose cracking phenomena in dams, bridges and other concrete structures.
12 common HVAC communication protocols
Discover the functions and common use cases of the numerous HVAC communication protocols available, both open and proprietary.
Purdue pushes for nuclear-powered campus
Purdue, a national leader in scalable and sustainable energy innovation, has now partnered with Duke Energy to explore the use of advanced nuclear energy for the long-term energy needs of its campus.
St. Mary's University will be home to the tallest energy-generating solar facade in North America
The tallest building-integrated photovoltaic façade (the largest micro-grid application in North America) is planned for the student residence at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Water Council's water stewardship program, WAVE kicks off with Sloan
WAVE was developed to improve the enterprise-level water stewardship performance and public reporting, and to provide companies with independent verification of their progress.
HVAC trends in the fight against COVID-19
Two years into a global pandemic, here are the HVAC strategies most common for mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
Thermal energy storage solutions for buildings
On the road to low carbon, environmentally friendly and energy-sustainable buildings, thermal energy storage provides a wide variety of options and advantages for lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The future of at-home 3D printing
See what companies are innovating to make 3D printing daily necessities a new and exciting reality.
This robot dog offers safe and reliable site management
The challenging terrain did not slow the robot, which surveilled and accurately mapped a comprehensive view of the site's construction progress and maintenance operations.
Team develops non-toxic wood glue derived from glucose, citric acid
To create the new wood glue, researchers combined glucose and different quantities of citric acid into a sticky substance.
How to select and size electric motors like a pro: Answers to 5 FAQs
Wrongly selecting or sizing an electric motor for an application causes several challenges for engineers and facility managers.
Video: Winners of the 20th Annual Solar Decathlon
The collegiate competition challenges students to design and construct zero energy buildings.
HVAC Week (May 22 - 28)
HVAC engineering lies at the intersection of COVID-19 and climate change. This is why it might save the world.
New concrete alternative could reduce greenhouse gases
The material uses the biological enzyme carbonic anhydrase, found in all living cells, as a catalyst for chemical reaction. Carbonic anhydrase reacts with carbon dioxide and can quickly and efficiently remove greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.
Neuroscience center's design mimics human brain
The design of the 20,000 square meter center mimics the characteristic folds of the cerebral cortex to enable efficient collaboration between the various healthcare, education and scientific research teams.