# Passive Air Conditioners The Woven Air-Conditioner by Maxime Louis-Courcier Absorbs Heat By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-air-conditioner References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90408493/this-is-the-worlds-most-beautiful-air-conditioner/) & [maximelouis](https://maximelouis.com/weaved-conditioner) Industrial designer Maxime Louis-Courcier's [passive air conditioner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conditioning-system) shows that there's plenty of room for home appliances to become more sustainable and potentially even made with more natural materials. The low-tech woven air-conditioner boasts a [portable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-wave-3) that can be set against a wall to naturally reduce the temperature of a room. Thre removable covering absorbs heat, naturally making a room more comfortable, using phase-change materials (PCMs) which go from transparent to blue as the amount of heat stored within the unit increases. The system has the potential to be a useful addition to homes in the summer and thanks to its design that's not only [functional and decorative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier) but also easy to store away during other months of the year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Passive Cooling:** The trend towards eco-friendly and energy efficient cooling solutions opens opportunities for designers to create aesthetic and innovative passive air conditioners. - **Smart Materials:** The use of phase-change materials (PCMs) in passive air conditioners is a disruptive innovation opportunity for materials scientists to develop PCMs with higher heat storage capacity and better durability. - **Portable Designs:** The demand for smaller and portable air conditioners creates opportunities for designers to create movable and aesthetically pleasing solutions for homeowners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** The growing demand for sustainable and energy efficient cooling solutions opens opportunities for manufacturers to develop passive air conditioners for homes and offices. - **Textiles:** The use of woven materials in passive air conditioners presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop fabrics with better heat absorption capabilities. - **Construction:** Sustainable passive air conditioners can be integrated into the design and construction of buildings as an innovative solution to reduce energy consumption and emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accordion-Style Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-ac.md) - [Space-Conscious Window AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfyair-window-air-conditioner.md) - [Powerful Portable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-wave.md) - [Space-Conscious Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfyair.md) - [Moss-Covered Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/july-ac.md) - [Consummately Compact Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-air-conditioner.md) - [Low-Power Outdoor AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-kinoko-kensho.md) - [Wearable App-Connected AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloture-wearcool.md) - [Sleek Aesthetic Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mijia-air-conditioner.md)