Monday 6 May 2019

Let's mimic termite nests to keep human buildings cool

When it comes to building sustainable buildings, humans have a lot to learn from termites. A recent study that colleagues and I published in Science Advances explains how some African termites maintain cool and stable temperatures in their nests throughout the year. The answer lies in the wall of the nests, composed of tiny but highly-connected pores.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/lets-mimic-termite-nests-to-keep-human-buildings-cool