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Scientists develop game-changing 'glass brick' that could revolutionize construction: 'The highest insulating performance'::The team of scientists developed an aerogel glass brick, which is a translucent and thermally insulating material.

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[–] abhibeckert@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The source article has this "visualisation":

From that I'd assume it's not suitable for windows, but it is suitable for taking advantage of natural lighting (not to mention it just looks pretty cool... though I'm not sure about the rest of the architecture in that image).

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It's also good at broadcasting to your neighborhood whether or not you're home.

[–] Hule@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In these times?

You install smart lighting to mimic human presence.

Burglars put up wireless cameras to be sure You left.

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TomAwsm@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry, I'm just curious, is 2046 in reference to something or just random?

[–] jabathekek@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

In reference to Blade Runner 2049.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

You mean like how windows do now?