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Automatic Venting With Muscle Wire

 
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I came across this article about cheap, easy-to-make muscle wire, and the first thing that popped into my mind was how perfect it would be for automatically opening vents in greenhouses, based on how hot they are. (The annealing process they use could be a little tricky to replicate, though.)
 
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A bit more information is needed, but that does look promising. Thanks for bringing this up.
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