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A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this ...- A Fresno home replaced dark asphalt shingles with reflective concrete roof tiles; a Lawrence Berkeley study reported 26% lower annual cooling energy use and 37% lower peak-hour demandA recent study in Fresno demonstrated that reflective roofs could lower cooling energy consumption by an impressive twenty-six percent. Hom...
- In 1996, Florida researchers whitened 7 shops in a Cocoa strip mall; roof surfaces fell by as much as 70°F, cooling energy dropped 25.3%, and peak demand dropped 40.3%In an innovative Florida trial, it was found that white roofs significantly decreased heat levels and energy usage. Traditionally, unpainte...
- In 1993, Tim Curry bought a Los Angeles home for $650,000 just as it faced demolition and spent years restoring the historic property; decades later, hours after news of his death, the iconic $7.5 million mansion found a buyerTim Curry purchased the historic Seyler House in Los Feliz in 1993. He transformed the Spanish Colonial Revival villa into a Mediterranean-...
- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...
- UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32°C versus 42°C and 52°C with commercial stucco surfacesResearchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that abs...
- In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...
- In 2020, a farmer’s son dug into an English field after finding broken pottery; he uncovered a rare Roman mosaic depicting the Trojan WarPottery fragments in an English field led to a significant Roman mosaic discovery. This artwork depicts scenes from the Trojan War, a first...
- Once known as ‘Little Taiwan,’ this Chinese fishing village was home to 2,000 people, now a ghost town 40 miles from ShanghaiHoutouwan, a former prosperous fishing village, now stands abandoned and overgrown with vegetation. Residents left due to limited transport...
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
- No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulnessIT engineer Raghava Rao Bellamkond built a sustainable home named Panchatathva in Bengaluru. This residence blends modern design with rural...
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
- No AC, no air cooler, only 7000 kulhads: Haryana man’s unique rooftop technique keeps his home naturally cool even in scorching summer heatAn architect from Haryana has devised an innovative cooling system for his home. He used 7000 kulhads, traditional Indian clay cups, to bui...
- How to stop pigeons from nesting at home: 7 foolproof tricks that work without harming the birdsPigeons can quickly make your home messy with droppings and noise. Fortunately, humane and affordable methods exist to deter them. By remov...
- Kantara star Rishab Shetty’s mansion has 300-kg Tulsi katta, Yuvraj Singh signed bat and a rain roomRishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 continues its strong box office run, collecting Rs 233 crore in four days. Simultaneously, his luxurious...
- Why painting your home white could help you survive heatwave
- Roofing Shingles: Their types, applications and prices in IndiaRoofing shingles increase the longevity of all kinds of structures, provide due protection and enhance the looks of buildings in urban and ...
- False Ceiling: Types of false ceiling panels or ceiling tiles commonly used in India and their applicationsFalse ceilings can be of different types based on their applications. These ceiling tiles use different materials to provide various kinds ...
- Steel consumption may touch 75 million tonne in FY'15: Tata SteelTata Steel expects stteel consumption in India to grow by 75 MT in 2014-15 on hopes that the economy will kick-start once the new govt is i...
- Whitewash your roofWhitewash your roof or use a 'high albedo' finish such as broken china tiles which reflect the heat from the sun. It'll keep indoors cool.
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