With automated, movable walls that help control the home's climate, Virginia Tech's Lumenhaus shows the way we'll live in the future.
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Smart Panels

Movable polycarbonate panels filled with aero gel insulation that automatically slide across the windows at different times during the day to effectively shade and insulate the interior space.

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