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UCLA's Passive Cooling Tech Cools Buildings, Saves Energy

New Method Utilizes Common Building Material

As global temperatures continue to rise, the demand for more sustainable cooling options is growing. A research team at UCLA has now developed an affordable and scalable process to cool buildings, utilizing a low-cost approach that regulates heat with a common building material.

Passive Cooling Technology Coats Walls and Windows

The new passive cooling technology involves coating walls and windows with a material that can reflect sunlight and emit heat into the atmosphere. This coating can be applied to existing buildings without requiring major renovations or expensive equipment.

The researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of the coating by testing it on a small-scale building in Los Angeles. The results showed that the coated building remained significantly cooler than an uncoated building, even during the hottest parts of the day.

In addition to its energy-saving benefits, the passive cooling technology is also environmentally friendly. The coating is made from non-toxic materials and does not release any harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The research team believes that the new cooling technology has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption in buildings worldwide. The technology is currently being scaled up for larger buildings and is expected to be commercially available within the next few years.