27th International Passive House Conference, Innsbruck, Ausria
The 27th International Conference on Passive House is scheduled for April 5 and 6, 2024, at the “Technik” campus of Leopold Franzens University, located in …
sustainability
Exploring Nature’s Blueprint: Biomimetic Design vs. Biophilic Design
In the quest for sustainable and innovative architecture, two design philosophies that draw inspiration from nature have emerged: biomimetic design and biophilic design. While both …
Yeast Merges with Cellulose-Wrapped Micro-Particles for Efficient Biomass Conversion
Picture a scenario where fuel production resembles the process of brewing beer, but instead of hops and barley, we utilize small particles coated in sugar, …
Green Innovation: Diatomite Coating for Advanced Radiative Cooling Efficiency
Scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have used nature-inspired solutions to tackle a common modern problem: extreme heat in cities. Their work, featured in the …
Nature’s Blueprint: The Bio-Inspired PV Leaf Transforming Solar Energy and Water Production
Harnessing Nature’s Power: The Revolutionary Bio-Inspired PV Leaf for a Sustainable Future In the relentless pursuit of sustainable solutions, a groundbreaking innovation emerges from the …
Harnessing Nature’s Blueprint: Revolutionary Diatom-Inspired Solutions for Engineering
In the quest for sustainable and efficient engineering solutions, the microscopic world of diatoms offers a treasure trove of design principles. Diatoms, with their intricate …
Pho’liage®: Blooming the Future of Architecture with Nature-Inspired Innovation
Imagine walking through the vibrant streets of Paris, where a revolutionary architectural project is taking root, designed to breathe in sync with nature itself. This …
Greener Energy Generation-Enhancing Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Efficiency through Fuzzy Modeling and Beetle Antennae Search Algorithm
Revolutionizing Portable Energy: The Promise of DMFCs Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) are emerging as a groundbreaking technology in the realm of energy conversion, poised …
Exploring the Owens–Wendt Method for Liquid-Repellency in Laser-Textured Stainless Steel
Recent advancements in material science have introduced a novel approach to enhancing liquid-repellency in AISI 304 stainless steel surfaces using femtosecond laser texturing. This method …