by mbell on 1/1/14, 1:48 AM
I pulled the TL numbers from the paper and came up with an STC rating of around 31dB for the 20mm hole model. That is roughly the same STC rating as a decent dual pane window.
by joemaller1 on 1/1/14, 4:53 AM
I live in a city. Noise is a problem, but so are bugs and dirt and soot.
by babby on 1/1/14, 5:21 AM
by brianmcdonough on 12/31/13, 11:09 PM
This is innovative, but sure to be cost-prohibitive. I hope they can find a way to may it something that is more than a conversation starter for the rich because it is really cool.
by prewett on 1/1/14, 5:28 PM
What I like about a good window is its ability to let in light without also letting in the air, as I've observed that outside air tends to be rather colder (or hotter) than my preference.
Cool science, though. If they can build these cheaply and preferably thin, it might be good for inside the house. Or in the paper-thin apartment walls, and maybe along with some much-needed thermal insulation while they are in the wall anyway.
by Nux on 1/1/14, 11:45 AM
Wasps & co will love this kind of stuff. :-)
by fru2013 on 1/1/14, 1:35 AM
I wonder if you could build a temperature control system into this? I feel like without it, this might let too much cold air into your home.
by intull on 1/1/14, 1:22 PM
Imagine an open-air like room on the terrace with such windows! Ah the bliss..!
by JoeAltmaier on 1/1/14, 2:39 PM
Wait, it lets air through. So its not a window; its a screen?
by donpark on 1/1/14, 12:20 AM
Guess South Korean submarines of the future will get even quieter and covered with tiny holes.