University of Waterloo researchers have developed an innovative double-skin building façade that contains microalgae and uses machine learning to generate energy.
University of Waterloo researchers have developed an innovative double-skin building façade that contains microalgae and uses machine learning to generate energy.
Operating a building is often costly given the price of heating and energy usage, accounting for 37 per cent of global CO2 emissions. As more commercial and mixed-use buildings are constructed across Canada, using sustainable energy measures to manage their environmental impact is vital to the health of our planet.
“Microalgae application in buildings transforms energy-efficient architecture into sustainable, living systems that capture carbon, lower thermal loads and reduce energy demands and costs,” said Dr. Mohamad Araji, director of Architectural Engineering and professor at the School of Architecture.
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