# Accordion-Style Air Conditioners The Conceptual 'Foldable AC' Expands and Contracts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-ac References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/gree-foldable-ac-concept-expands-when-powered-on/)  The conceptual 'Foldable AC' is a [space-saving appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-master) for the modern home to prioritize a comfortable interior temperature and more. The air conditioner is engineered to be positioned onto the wall where it will expand to reveal an [accordion-style construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acordion-modular-sofa) and maximizes airflow to effectively [cool down the space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-artcool-ai-air) quickly. The unit will draw in the accordion-style wings when turned off to visually save space, while also eliminating additional areas for dust to collect. The micro-holes across the unit help to soften the airflow and prevent hot or cold spots in the space. The conceptual 'Foldable AC' has been designed by Li Sha, Chen Guangyu, Liu Jiachi, Qiao Xiwei, Tang Zhizhao, Xiao Yi, Xu Siling, Yu Kang, and Zhu Wang for Gree Electric Appliances Inc. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Accordion-style Air Conditioners:** New types of air conditioners that are collapsible will disrupt traditional designs. - **Space-saving Appliances:** The Foldable AC shows a trend towards designing appliances that consume less space in the home. - **Softened Airflow Technology:** The use of micro-holes to soften the airflow and prevent hot or cold spots is a trend that could be applied to other ventilation or cooling devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Space-saving, collapsible air conditioners may disrupt the traditional air conditioning industry. - **HVAC:** The Foldable AC indicates a trend in the HVAC industry towards more lightweight and space-saving designs. - **Ventilation Technology:** Softening airflow in products like air conditioners highlights a trend towards more comfortable and evenly distributed cooled or heated air in the ventilation technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Conscious Window AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfyair-window-air-conditioner.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Space-Conscious Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfyair.md) - [Artful Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-artcool-gallery.md) - [Artful Multifunctional AC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artcool.md) - [User-Friendly Campsite Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuuye-portable-air-conditioner.md) - [Sleek Aesthetic Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mijia-air-conditioner.md) - [Self-Covering Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clofan.md) - [Omni-Directional AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aux-4d.md)