Decapod-inspired pigment modulation for active building facades
Typical buildings are static structures, unable to adjust to dynamic temperature and daylight fluctuations. Here, authors present an adaptive alternative, using shape-tuneable pigment injections to control solar ingress and reduce estimated building energy use by 30%.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-31527-6 |