News articles tagged with 'window'
Inexpensive new instruments test building sealants under real-world conditions
— 6 Apr 2011 18:16 | TechnologySealants, like weather stripping, are what separates the inside from the outside of a building, byproviding a barrier that prevents water from seeping in, for example, or heat from…
For safer emergencies, give your power generator some space
— 7 Oct 2009 08:00 | HealthTo subdue the steaming heat of hurricanes or to thaw out during a blizzard, gasoline-powered, portable generators are a lifeline during weather emergencies when homes are cut off without…
Opening a new window on daylight
— 1 Aug 2009 17:55 | TechnologyA new approach to windows that could let in more light and cut indoor lighting needs by up to 99% in buildings in Tropical regions without losing the cooling effect of shades. Details…
Slotted buses keep passengers cool
— 20 Jul 2009 16:58 | TechnologyA simple redesign of public buses used in hot and dry climates could make passengers more comfortable without the need to use extra fuel running air conditioning, according to a study…
Vigilant windows
— 19 Mar 2009 18:00 | TechnologyIt is 6 PM and the museum is closing down for the night. The building's alarm system is switched on and the security guard does his rounds. A novel motion sensor developed by the Fraunhofer…
If you can't measure the heat...
— 29 Jul 2008 20:58 | EnvironmentAccurate measurement of thermal performance is crucial if new government legislation aimed at producing dramatic reductions in CO2 emissions is to be successful. The UK's National Physical…
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