Abstract: An electrochromic device and method, the device including: a first transparent conductor layer; a working electrode disposed on the first transparent conductor layer and including nanostructures; a counter electrode; a solid state electrolyte layer disposed between the counter electrode and the working electrode; and a second transparent conductor layer disposed on the counter electrode. The nanostructures may include transition metal oxide nanoparticles and/or nanocrystals configured to tune the color of the device by selectively modulating the transmittance of near-infrared (NIR) and visible radiation as a function of an applied voltage to the device.

Abstract: A wall modular member (1) for cultivating plants, is associated with at least one adjacent similar member (1?) for forming a vertical or inclined vegetal screen on a frame extending in a vertical or inclined plane. The modular member (1) includes at least: a bearing plate (2) that can be coupled with the frame; a gravity flow circulation vector for an aqueous nutriment solution for the plants in the form of a ply or sheet material (6) covering the bearing plate (2); and elements for retaining and/or attaching the plants to the member, in particular to the circulation vector. The vector-defining ply or sheet material (6) extends beyond at least one edge of the bearing plate (2) and defines with its portion protruding from the plate (2) edge a so-called partial-overlap connection strip (9, 10) with an adjacent and similar wall modular member (11).

Abstract: A hammock construction includes an elongated, tubular frame having symmetrical serpentine end portions which are supported above a supporting surface, and further includes a hammock which is supported between the end portions of the frame with hanger assemblies. The frame is supported either on two transverse legs or on a central rotatable pedestal which allows the hammock to rotate with respect to the supporting surface. The hanger assemblies each consist of an extension rod connected to a respective end of the frame, a V-shaped hanger rod and a hanger spar. The extension rod includes a plurality of reverse, or serpentine, bends therein for adjustably receiving the hanger rod of the hanger assembly. The hanger spar consists of an elongated tubular rod having a longitudinal groove therein. The V-shaped hanger rod includes two legs which diverge outwardly from an apex terminating in free ends. The free ends of the hanger rod are bent inwardly and are received into the open ends of the tubular hanger spar.