Infrared (IR) adaptation phenomena are ubiquitous in nature and biological systems. Taking
inspiration from natural creatures, researchers have devoted extensive efforts for develo** …

Radiative sky cooling cools an object on the earth by emitting thermal infrared radiation to
the cold universe through the atmospheric window (8–13 μm). It consumes no electricity and …

Real-world applications of radiative sky cooling require thoughtful design of the system,
along with clear understanding of weather effects on system performance. This work …

Transparent conductors (TCs) have a multitude of applications for solar energy utilization
and for energy savings, especially in buildings. The largest of these applications, in terms of …

Cooling systems consume 15% of electricity generated globally and account for 10% of
global greenhouse gas emissions. With demand for cooling expected to grow tenfold by …

In recent decades, the growing demands for energy saving and accompanying heat
mitigation concerns, together with the vital goal for carbon neutrality, have drawn human …

The global effects of climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme
events such as heatwaves and power outages, which have consequences for buildings and …

Thermal comfort has a substantial implication for human health. Achieving thermal comfort
requires not only thermal regulation of the building's macroenvironment, but also personal …

Building energy consumption is a vital component of the global energy mandate. A major
part of the building energy is consumed in providing thermal comfort to occupants. Passive …

Over the last 30 years, a large amount of research on PV-Thermal (PVT) collectors has been
carried out. An overview of this research is presented, both in terms of an historic overview of …