Dear readers, have you ever thought that the walls of your homes could become real ecological devices? In Texas, Modu and Transsolar have created a wall that does much more than support a roof: it cools the entire building, reducing (or avoiding) the need for air conditioning.
The project
In the blazing heat of Texas, startups Modu e Transsolar they built a 1.300 m² commercial building that cools itself. Yes, you got it right: a building that does not need air conditioning to maintain a comfortable temperature. The walls of this building are designed with a special shape that creates deep “coves” to block the sun's heat.
A large radiator that cools an entire building.
Phu Hoang, founding director of Modu
The ecological urgency of limiting air conditioning
Every year, 135 million air conditioners are sold worldwide, significantly contributing to global warming. In a world that is getting hotter, the need to find sustainable alternatives is more urgent than ever.
And here this innovation comes into play: the walls are coated with a special white paint that reflects sunlight, further improving the cooling effect. In similar weather conditions, a wall with this technology turned out to be even 18°C cooler of a traditional wall.
Social and environmental impact
This project not only offers a solution to the problem of global warming, but also reduces dependence on air conditioning, thus lowering CO2 emissions. It's a step towards a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.
Not only is this a technological innovation, but it is also a model of how science and engineering can work together for a more sustainable future. What do you think? Let us know on the futuroprossimo.it channels.
