how to beat the heat

Air conditioners aren’t the only way to keep your home cool. With the right materials, smart design choices, and a few natural elements, you can create a refreshing indoor environment without high energy bills. From indoor plants to traditional cooling techniques, here’s how to maintain comfort in a sustainable way.

Compared to the regular 1.5-tonne behemoth that cools the whole room, this air conditioning unit is less than 8 inches tall, 11 inches long and 18 inches deep. What's more, it weighs only about 13 kilograms!