The 'CoolAnt' beehive cooling installation has been designed by the ant.studio as a functional, old-fashioned way to keep areas cool without the need for conventional air conditioning equipment.
The unit consists of terracotta pipes stacked on top of one another to achieve a hive-like form, which is then topped with flowing water to start the evaporative cooling process. The unit can effectively keep an area much cooler, while only requiring the pump and fuel/electricity to power the pump. The water is collected in the lower area to be pumped back up again to reduce reliance on a continuous supply of fresh water.
The 'CoolAnt' beehive cooling installation maintains a 100% sustainable design that's also inherently artistic and perfect for large-scale operations in developing nations.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Cooling
- The trend towards sustainable cooling solutions opens up opportunities in designing innovative, low-energy methods of air conditioning that are more eco-friendly.
- Natural Cooling Methods
- Natural cooling methods, such as evaporative cooling through the use of water, are trending as businesses seek alternatives to traditional air conditioning.
- Artistic Functional Design
- There is an emerging trend towards artistic functional design, where functionality is not compromised by design aesthetics.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Construction
- The architecture and construction industries can capitalize on the trend towards sustainable cooling by developing eco-friendly, artistic cooling solutions that can be integrated into their designs.
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can create new opportunities in the sustainable cooling space by developing solutions that are powered by renewable energy sources.
- Hospitality and Tourism
- The hospitality and tourism industry can utilize sustainable and artistic cooling installations, such as the CoolAnt, to provide a unique experience to guests while reducing the environmental impact of traditional air conditioning systems.
