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We’ve featured a number of DIY air conditioner projects before, but this particular model is perfect for smokers and those living in polluted areas. Not only will it cool down a room, but it will filter out the smell of smoke. More »
Hey, office drones. The next time you’re pissed and shivering because Jeff in accounting turned the thermostat down to 18 again, just show him this article: Turns out individual climate control units in cubicles can save up to 50% energy. More »
Air-conditioned coffins are all the rage now in Serbia, where they keep bodies looking extra fresh. I can understand how people can’t live without their A/C, but really, they need it when they’re dead too?
AC manufacturer Greencore has come up with a long-awaited solution to the inherent problem in solar-powered air conditioning units–solar panels are still not efficient enough to power the energy-gobbling machines on their own. The company’s 10200 model uses a single 170-watt solar panel during the day and electricity from the power grid during the night to charge its batteries, leading to massive energy savings even if the solution isn’t 100% solar.
