This summer, China is feeling the heat—literally! 🌡️ With the average temperature in July hitting 23.2°C, the highest since 1961, the sweltering sun isn't showing signs of stopping. Before mid-August, two more heat waves are expected to sizzle the Chinese mainland.
But fear not! In the furnace city of Chongqing, innovative buildings are turning up the cool factor. 😎 Embracing cutting-edge tech, these structures are using shading, ventilation, and heat dissipation to combat the scorching temperatures.
Take, for example, a futuristic building in Chongqing's Bonded Port Area. Draped in 10,000 square meters of smart glass, this architectural marvel responds to thermal signals like a chameleon changing colors! 🦎 When the mercury rises above 35°C, the glass magically turns opaque, blocking out sunlight and keeping the interior chill.
\"It's all about the polymeric nanogel,\" explains Zhong Xianqiang, leader of construction projects in the area. \"At lower temperatures, the molecules in the gel are evenly dispersed, allowing sunlight to pour in. But when things heat up, these molecules cluster together, reflecting and refracting sunlight to keep the heat out.\"
This smart glass acts like high-tech sunglasses for buildings 🕶️, merging two pieces of glass with the nanogel to create an energy-efficient shield against the sun. Zhong's team is just one example of how urban planning and architectural design are stepping up to adapt to climate change.
So next time you're melting in the summer heat, just remember: science and innovation are on the case! 🧪✨ Stay cool, amigos! 🌬️
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How new tech helps urban buildings in China cool themselves in summer
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