The 1970s: From Energy Crisis to HVAC Boom

German statistics office: Nearly three-quarters of new residential buildings use heat pumps in 2025

According to the German Federal Statistical Office, nearly three-quarters (73.6%) of new residential buildings completed in 2025 were equipp

UK faces choice between energy-hungry AC and passive cooling solutions as heatwaves intensify

The UK faces a critical choice in responding to rising temperatures from climate change. Rather than defaulting to energy-intensive air cond

Air conditioning boom in Portugal

Why Over a Third of Washington Homes Still Lack Air Conditioning — and Why That's Changing

This article examines why over a third of homes in Washington state lack air conditioning, tracing the historical reasons (mild summers, tem

Lights, Camera, HVACtion: European Heat Wave Fans Growth for Climate Control Industry

France's heatwave forces political reckoning over air conditioning adoption

France is rethinking its cultural resistance to air conditioning as a heatwave pushes temperatures to record highs. With only 25% of househo