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Sustainable building design

How can we use physics to make buildings more efficient? Find out about some of the technology that helps to make energy-efficient, sustainable buildings.

LED lighting

How can we harness the power of quantum physics to make low-energy lighting? Why did a lightbulb deserve to win a Nobel Prize?

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Thermal modelling

What is thermal modelling and how can it help us to design sustainable buildings?

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Blue-green roof

When it rains, where does the water go? How can we prevent cities from getting flooded?

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Solar panels

How do solar panels convert sunlight into electricity? What do you need to keep in mind when designing a solar farm to make it as efficient as possible?

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Ground source heat pump

How can we get free heating for our homes and other buildings? What do a fridge and a warm, comfortable building have in common?

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