An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by West African ...

Passive methods such as natural cooling materials, cool roofs, apertures in building facades ... a 100 °C hot plate for 15 minutes and measured temperature changes with an infrared camera. The ...

Texture, often an unsung hero, is emerging as a crucial element in transforming spaces from flat and impersonal to warm, dynamic, and deeply experiential. By embracing the interplay of natural ...

The elephant-skin-inspired tile cooled fastest when heated from the flat side, losing 4.26°C per minute. When heated from the textured side, its flat side lost 3.12°C per minute. The fully flat ...

They found that the elephant skin-inspired tile absorbed heat more slowly. When its bumpy textured surface faced the heat source, its temperature increased by 5.01 °C per minute, compared to 5.85 °C ...

The type of insulation you should choose will depend on the type of roof you have. Pitched roof – there are two options: warm or cold loft insulation. Flat roof – there are three options available ...

Building on this proven insulating property, the scientists added a bumpy, wrinkly texture to the tile, mimicking an elephant’s ability to regulate heat from its skin. Elephants do not have sweat ...

Building Skill Building A Modern Mud House Construction Tile Roof By Traditional Tools Posted: March 25, 2025 | Last updated: March 25, 2025 Welcome to the Building Skill Channel for a full month ...

During its construction in 2005, the originally specified Kalwall translucent fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) panels were replaced with polycarbonate panels on the roof to achieve an initial ...