Liquid Windows: Squid Skin-Inspired Smart Glass for Buildings
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A deep dive into a University of Toronto breakthrough that uses stacked, squid-skin–inspired fluid layers to dynamically manage light and heat in buildings. We explore how chromatophores and iridophores translate into three layers—an intensity layer, a scattering layer, and a near-infrared absorbing spectral layer—implemented with transparent plastics and microchannels. By pumping fluids, the system lets visible light through while blocking heat, with AI-driven real-time control to optimize lighting, cooling, and heating. The approach promises 25–50% energy savings and scalable, cost-efficient smart glass for future skylines.
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