Some of the most persistent inefficiencies in buildings stem from fragmented responsibilities and limited interdisciplinary ...

Scientists from the Western University in Canada have developed an optimization framework to help BIPV shades to maximize electricity generation, radiative heating, and cooling loads. “One of the main ...

An international group of researchers has investigated how rooftop photovoltaics may act as a shading and cooling agent for uninsulated buildings in moderate dry and warm climate zones. Their work ...

A beach umbrella is often a necessity for spending hours lounging in the hot sun on the Grand Strand’s sandy beaches — but they can cause injury and death. Coastal cities, such as Myrtle Beach and ...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — After last week’s Horry County Council vote to not allow wind-driven shading devices a trial run on the county’s unincorporated beaches, a family visiting Myrtle Beach ...

Passive House, an ultra-efficient building standard that originated in Germany, has been used for single-family homes since its inception in 1990. Only recently has the concept made its way into the ...

Following the recommendation of public safety officials, Myrtle Beach City Council intends to continue its ban on wind-driven shading devices during the peak tourist season. "Our goal is to ensure ...