# Air Conditioned Bed By Tao | Published 2007-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-bed References: [kilian-nakamura](http://www.kilian-nakamura.com/catalog/kuchofuku-airconditioned-p-140.html?language=en) Its summer time and there is a cure for those hot nights - an air conditioned bed! C-Scout Japan is importing the beds for $399. They describe the features, "Using extremely quiet dual-fans at the foot of the bed, cool air is pulled in from behind your head and circulated through the soft membrane which also acts as an air-cushion to support you." They also note that operation costs could be as low as $0.24 a month! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Air-conditioned Bed:** The creation of an air-conditioned bed could inspire the development of more innovative products that provide consumers with new ways to improve their sleep and stay comfortable during the summer months. - **Dual-fan Technology:** The introduction of extremely quiet dual-fans to circulate air through soft membranes creates opportunities for companies to develop new ways to efficiently distribute cool air. - **Low-cost Cooling:** The low operation cost of air-conditioned beds could inspire companies to explore new ways to make cooling technology more affordable for everyday people. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** The development of an air-conditioned bed could create new opportunities for innovation and expansion in the home goods industry. - **Furniture:** The integration of cooling technology in furniture could inspire furniture manufacturers to explore new ways to leverage technology to enhance the user experience. - **Sustainability:** The energy-efficient features of air-conditioned beds could inspire companies in the sustainability sector to develop new, eco-friendly cooling technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mattress-Cooling Sleep Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepme-dock-pro-sleep-system.md) - [Quick-Cooling Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedsures-cooling-bedding.md) - [Comfort-Enhancing Cooling Bedding Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-bedding1.md) - [Cooling Comforter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-comforters.md) - [AI-Powered Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-sleep-1.md) - [Comfortable Orthopedic Dog Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orthopedic-pet-bed.md) - [Nighttime Cooling Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-cooling-spray.md) - [Heat-Dissipating Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allswell-cool-mattress.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Mattress Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-sleep-pod-cover.md)