New building material lets in light but keeps out cold
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Innovation SMEs Innovation in SMEs Denmark France Netherlands Portugal Spain United Kingdomdate: 10/05/2016
Project: Development of an innovative translucent...
acronym: BRIGHTWALL
See also: CORDIS
Electric lights ensure Europe’s cities glisten and sparkle, with architectural wonders lit up for all to see . The downside to this permanent glow is the energy that the cities’ buildings consume. Construction materials, such as glass, regular concrete and steel, mean that buildings need heating, air conditioning and lighting.