# Chemical-Free Air Conditioners Airflow From Min Sung Kim Rotates to Use Only Ambient Air By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airflow-from-min-sung-kim References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/06/03/oranges-and-air-coolers-have-a-deep-relationship/) & [en.24blognews](http://www.en.24blognews.com/tag/min-sung-kim/) Instead of using [chemical after chemical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta) to produce cool, refreshing breezes, the Airflow uses the surrounding air to perform such a task. Designed by Min Sung Kim, he compares his concept to that of a fresh orange beside an old dried-up orange--a pretty straightforward comparison. The Airflow is very simple. The device rotates on a 300 degree axis sucking in old warm air and reproducing it as [cool air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans) for maximum comfort on those [sweltering days of summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soleus-air). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Chemical-free Cooling:** There is an opportunity for companies to create chemical-free and energy-efficient cooling systems, like the Airflow, that use ambient air for sustainable and eco-friendly cooling solutions. - **Rotational Cooling Devices:** Creating cooling devices, like the Airflow, that rotate to suck in warm air and produce cool air could disrupt the traditional air conditioning industry and provide more energy-efficient and cost-effective options for consumers. - **Sustainable Air Conditioning:** There is a trend towards sustainable cooling technologies, like the Airflow, that use eco-friendly and low-energy methods to cool the air, which could potentially disrupt the traditional air conditioning industry and lead to new and innovative climate control products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **HVAC Industry:** The HVAC industry could invest in sustainable and eco-friendly cooling solutions, like the Airflow, to disrupt the traditional air conditioning industry and provide energy-efficient and cost-effective cooling options for consumers. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** With a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable solutions, the renewable energy industry could invest in developing cooling products, like the Airflow, that rely on ambient air and low-energy methods for efficient and cost-effective cooling. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry could focus on creating innovative and sustainable cooling products, like the Airflow, that offer energy-efficient and eco-friendly climate control options for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Living Space Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-circulation-fan.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Omni-Directional AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aux-4d.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Accordion-Style Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-ac.md) - [Roving Robotic AC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-air-conditioner.md) - [Seasonally Adaptive Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-freshenerpurifier.md) - [Kinetic Air Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conecto-air-perfume.md) - [Sleek Aesthetic Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mijia-air-conditioner.md)