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August 6, 2019

Termite mounds in Namibia inspire energy-efficient buildings


Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) are engaged in fieldwork across the globe, advancing knowledge of the natural world and developing solutions to global challenges. In Namibia, SEAS researchers are studying how termite mounds could inspire energy-efficient buildings.

Credit: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences


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