I recently reported from Pacoima on how “cool pavement,” a type of coating that reflects sunlight and heat, could help bring temperatures down in cities as the climate crisis pushes us into a hotter ...

Before wide-opening, panoramic glass roofs took over the automotive world, designers and engineers took a lot of fun risks to give car interiors more light and sun. Want a skylight that runs down the ...

When sweltering temperatures hit, you probably think about how low your air conditioner can go. Maybe you flip on your ceiling fan more and draw the curtains. But your roof can also play a role in how ...

Prototypes of an air-conditioner innovation developed by a man with decades of experience in the business flew off the shelves when first manufactured locally with the help of an auto body shop.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Ian Smith is a Research Scientist in Earth & Environment ...

This article was originally published by The Conversation. When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and vehicles and air ...

While major cities across the United States embrace “cool roof” standards to combat rising urban temperatures, the Pacific Northwest has yet to implement any policies that could reduce local ...

New Incentives Make Energy-Efficient Roofing More Affordable for Homeowners and Businesses Across LA What’s a Cool Roof? Cool roofs are designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than ...

An Algerian-Spanish research team has looked at how cool roofs (CR) could help increase power yield in bifacial rooftop PV systems and has found that the proposed combination offers higher energy ...