building – TechConnect Briefs

Use life cycle assessment and risk assessment tools to oversee the development of nanomaterial in building industry

Hu M., Catholic University of America, US

While nanotechnologies offer tremendous benefits for society, they may also pose significant risks. The same properties that make nanomaterial’s promising-those that make them behave quite differently from bulk forms of the same materials-could lead to [...]

The Utilization of Electrochromic Materials for Smart Window Applications in Energy-Efficient Buildings

Jelle B.P., Gao T., SINTEF Building and Infrastructure / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), NO

The utilization of electrochromic materials (ECM) and windows (ECW) for smart window applications in energy-efficient buildings has a large potential. The ECWs are able to regulate the solar radiation throughput by application of an external [...]

Nanotechnology for Building Security

Elvin G., Green Technology Forum, US

Despite increased vigilance and annual federal anti-terrorism spending in excess of $55 billion, building security remains a major concern for most Americans. For those working in large governmental or institutional buildings, fears are particularly acute. [...]

Nanotechnology for Building Security

Elvin G., Green Technology Forum, US

Despite increased vigilance and annual federal anti-terrorism spending in excess of $55 billion, building security remains a major concern for most Americans. For those working in large governmental or institutional buildings, fears are particularly acute. [...]