Homes of the future: Intelligent building skins that slash energy use
The article talks about innovative ways to design building facades (the outer walls) to save energy. They suggest using materials that can adjust to different seasons and control light and heat entering the building. The researchers focus on concepts like insulation, using special types of glass, and storing heat in certain materials. By combining all these ideas, they aim to create building facades that can make rooms comfortable while using less energy. The summary also includes explanations of terms used in the article and lists sources for more information.