A new kind of paint might be the key to cooling homes in humid climes like Singapore. Researchers based in the island country ...

Studies show that in non-air-conditioned residential buildings, 'cool roofs' can lower maximum indoor temperatures by 2.2 to ...

Buildings coated in a cement-based paint that “sweats” could help keep communities cool during the hottest days of the year.

Thousands of buildings across the United States are staying cool with the help of cutting-edge batteries made from one of the ...

The "ice battery" system freezes water at night when the cost of electricity is low. Then, during the day, when the price is high, the building is cooled with the previous night's ice instead of using ...

A new type of paint could change the way we keep our homes and cities cool. Called CCP-30, this cement-based paint doesn’t ...

There’s a remarkably simple, relatively affordable solution to keeping building temperatures down during the summer. It’s ...

The paint replenishes its water supply by absorbing rain and water vapor. Its porous structure holds the water and then ...

It’s becoming harder and harder to escape the heat, especially if you live in an urban area. And with most Canadians living in cities, experts say it’s time to focus on building cooler cities.

Of the 15 city buildings available to keep residents cool across Indianapolis, four of them will be open for extended hours.

Thousands of buildings across the United States are staying cool with the help of cutting-edge batteries made from one of the world’s simplest materials: ice. When electricity is cheap, the ...