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"Australia is getting hotter. Climate change is driving more frequent and
prolonged extreme heatwaves and our homes are struggling to keep up.
Alarmingly, many Australian houses – especially older ones – weren’t designed
for these harsh conditions.
During a heatwave, large parts of the country’s interior can soar above 40°C.
That’s not only uncomfortable but also dangerous, as extreme heat puts
residents at serious health risk.
Heatwaves have caused more deaths in Australia than any natural disaster
combined.
That’s where smart materials come in. They can significantly change some of
their properties in a controlled manner in response to external stimuli, such
as temperature. And they are being incorporated into materials such as bricks
and roof cladding to make homes more resistant to heat fluctuations."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
