Rising global temperatures heighten disparities in access to cooling solutions like air conditioning. A projected 5.6 billion AC units will be sold by 2050. The Cooling Solution project documents human experiences in extreme heat across several countries, illustrating adaptive strategies among various socioeconomic groups. Architects are increasingly designing buildings that minimize reliance on air conditioning through modern technologies and traditional methods. While solutions exist, they largely remain affordable only to wealthier populations, leaving others exposed to extreme heat conditions.
The project visualises how people are adapting to rising temperatures and humidity among different socioeconomic groups, investigating the accessibility of air conditioning across these populations.
Crimi indicated that many modern structures rely heavily on air conditioning, but some architects are now employing innovative design strategies that reduce such reliance by drawing on both modern technologies and ancient architectural methods.
The report highlights that while there are solutions to adapt to extreme heat, they remain accessible primarily to affluent populations, leaving others to face increasing discomfort.
Squarci noted the overwhelming presence of scooters in Jakarta, representing a shared experience of heat and commute discomfort amid the backdrop of socioeconomic disparities.
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