New research brings cultural and climatic perspectives into Plus Energy Building design
RMIT researchers have investigated everyday household practices to inform PEB design and enhance the use of energy-saving technologies in the home.
Common Purpose, RMIT Europe and EIT Urban Mobility announce new partnership focused on urban regeneration
By 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in urban areas, intensifying pressure on infrastructure, resources and communities.
Tiny device promises new tech with a human touch
Engineers at RMIT University have invented a small ‘neuromorphic’ device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like a human brain, without the need for an external computer.
Smart spongy device captures water from thin air
Engineers from Australia and China have invented a sponge-like device that captures water from thin air and then releases it in a cup using the sun’s energy, even in low humidity where other technologies such as fog harvesting and radiative cooling have struggled.