# Personal Air Conditioners 'Evapolar' Cools an Immediate Area Instead of a Whole Room at the Office By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-air-conditioners References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/12/evapolar-is-a-mini-climate-control-system-for-your-desk/?ncid=rss) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/world-s-first-personal-air-conditioner) These personal air conditioners solve the common dilemma of undesired, uncontrollable temperatures in the office. Oftentimes, workplace temperatures are the opposite of outside: too hot when it's cold out and too cold when it's hot out. While the Evapolar doesn't provide a solution for the frigid office, it does for the workspace that is uncomfortably warm. By simply using an accordion of basalt materials, the Evapolar functions as a [fan for your desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summair-2go) that is low-energy and personalized -- as the cool air it provides doesn't spread to the room, let alone your neighbor's desk. The personal air conditioners use a simple yet intense [evaporation and cooling system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soleus-air) to suck in water from the air and cool it down through capillary action. Powerful while compact, this energy-efficient device will help make the every day experience at work a little more comfortable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Air Conditioners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced personal air conditioners with smart technology that can regulate temperature based on individual preferences. - **Workspace Comfort:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create integrated workspace solutions that combine personal air conditioning, ergonomic furniture, and lighting control to optimize employee comfort and productivity. - **Energy-efficient Cooling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sustainable cooling technologies that use renewable energy sources to minimize environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate built-in personal air conditioning systems into office furniture designs, providing employees with customizable climate control. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate personal air conditioners with smart home systems to enable remote control and intelligent temperature management. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop renewable energy solutions specifically tailored for powering energy-efficient personal air conditioners, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consummately Compact Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-air-conditioner.md) - [Powerful Portable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-wave.md) - [Personal Peltier Effect Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/semiconductor-cooled-portable.md) - [Personal Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-cicada.md) - [AI-Powered Wearable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-personal-air-conditioner.md) - [Cooling Outdoor Neckbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-2s.md) - [Wearable Air Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-air.md) - [Crowdfunded Portable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penclab.md) - [Wearable App-Connected AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloture-wearcool.md)