This new paint changes color with the weather and cuts down on energy bills

Get the Full StoryWhite paint reflects heat. Black paint absorbs it. This paint can do both, resulting in 20 to 30 in energy savings a year.

The color of your house matters beyond aesthetics. An extensive body of research shows that painting buildings white which reflects heat can make them cooler, and painting them black which absorbs heat can make them warmer. This is the reason why most houses in Greece are white, and many houses across Scandinavia are black. But what about the rest of the world, where temperatures often shift with the seasons?Industrial designer Joe Doucet has developed what he calls a climate-adaptive paint that can change colors based on the temperature outside. The patent-pending formula, which is known as thermochromic paint, follows the same principle as 90s mood rings. Except instead of jewelry changing color, it s the entire facade of a building. If the temperature outside is below 77 F, the building will be black. If it s above 77 F, it will turn white.

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