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Discreet Purifying Air Conditioners

The 'WAVE' Air Conditioner System Cools and Purifies the Air

— December 21, 2016 — Art & Design
The 'WAVE' air conditioner system is outfitted with the ability to also purify the air within a space to help effectively make the unit as versatile as possible when installed. The 'WAVE' works by incorporating an air conditioner unit on one side with the air purifier on the other. The air purifier portion features a wireless design that allows it to be placed in various spaces throughout the home for purification purposes.

The 'WAVE' features a slim design that can be incorporated into a space without detracting too much from the overall style aesthetic. The 'WAVE' air conditioner system is the design work of Chen Weiran, Tu Qinghua, Shao Jinpeng, Wei Ziwei, Zhou Lilong and Li Sanxin for GD Midea.
Trend Themes
1. Air Purifying AC Systems - The integration of air purifying technology and air conditioning creates new opportunities for environmentally friendly and efficient heating and cooling in both residential and commercial buildings.
2. Wireless Purifying Devices - Discreet and wireless air purifier designs offer convenience and flexibility for purifying air in various spaces, opening up opportunities for portable air purifying technology.
3. Slim AC Unit Designs - Efforts to integrate AC units seamlessly into building aesthetics promotes the growth of small, compact, and elegant designs that can provide exceptional cooling performance while remaining sleek and unobtrusive.
Industry Implications
1. HVAC Equipment Manufacturing - Developing air purifying technologies alongside air conditioning will make for more energy-efficient and eco-friendly heating and cooling solutions, shaking up the HVAC market.
2. Home Appliance Retail - Including air purifying technology into slim and portable appliances like the 'WAVE' can offer consumers an attractive and effective way to purify the air in various rooms and creates opportunities for retail partnerships.
3. Smart Home Technology - Wireless air purifier designs offer smart home integrations and open up a new market to incorporate air purifying technology through different devices, disrupting the smart home industry.
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