Scientists in Hong Kong have demonstrated a new ultra-white ceramic material that can drastically cool buildings by reflecting sunlight and heat at record highs. The beetle-inspired material gets its ability from its nanostructure, stays tough to the elements and should be relatively easy to scale…

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  • phx@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It would be cool to bring back for apartment buildings though

    • Kusimulkku@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Going back to flat roofs and adding plants and soil to the mix sounds like a recipe for some major water leakage issues.

      Would be cool to have rooftop gardens though