A new material developed by researchers from the University of Chicago Pritzker's School of Molecular Engineering can change its colors depending on the temperature, to help buildings change color.

Materiality is a determining factor in shaping the character and experience of a building. Playing with the aesthetic and tactile qualities of materials, the design process encompasses their analysis, ...

Buildings are the predominant structure in modern cities, with most cities across the US housing more than 150 million buildings in any given metropolitan area. However, buildings are also one of the ...

In a step towards developing advanced materials for functional coatings, a research group has developed a technology that combines structural color coating with super water-repellent properties. The ...

Color, Materials, Lighting is an overview of the fundamentals of these elements of the interior environment and examines their interactions in impacting interior spaces. Functional and aesthetic ...