Researchers in Canada have proposed using gravity-based energy storage in high-rise buildings, in combination with photovoltaic facades, small wind turbines, and lithium-ion batteries. Their modeling ...
When a fire breaks out in a high-rise building, conventional wisdom is that stairwells are the only way out. Lifts are verboten in such scenarios, while sheer height typically prevents any other ...
The systems have recently attracted international attention through widely shared social media videos showing mist descending ...
A city in China's Shanxi Province is using rooftop misting systems to combat extreme heat and urban heat island effects. The ...
The fire remained confined to the flat, though smoke spread up to two floors above. AC blasts are commonly caused when air ...
Recent fire incidents have once again highlighted the vulnerabilities in India's urban infrastructure and raised questions ...