Researchers tap into cell power to create building 'skins' that adapt to heat/light of environment
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 16:56
in Physics & Chemistry
Engineers, design architects and cell biologists from the University of Pennsylvania will use a National Science Foundation grant to utilize the flexibility and sensitivity of human cells as the models for next-generation building "skins" that will adapt to changes in the environment and increase building energy efficiency.