Indian designer invents sustainable, zero-emission air conditioner from clay

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New Delhi architect and designer Monish Siripurapu, founder of Ant Studio, has developed a terracotta cooling installation in an Indian factory that provides an energy-efficient alternative to traditional air conditioning systems. @estudio.ant

As the climate crisis makes the world warmer, people are looking to keep cool. By 2050, there could be three times as many air conditioning units on the planet as in 2018.

Composed of several terracotta tubes arranged in a spherical shape and joined by a metal structure, the device requires water to be poured (or pumped) over the clay parts. The liquid is absorbed by the clay and then slowly evaporates, cooling the air (about 6 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit).

Siripurapu's project is proof of the fact that only ancient materials and technologies still have a purpose in our modern society. Furthermore, the use of simple devices that are made of simple materials may be exactly what we need to put an end to processes that artificially damage our environment.

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