Why would we heat office buildings and make sure that the ceiling of offices maintains a perfect 73 degrees Fahrenheit while nobody is levitating? Heating and cooling offices requires a lot of energy while people are not always there. Better to heat or cool people than whole buildings seems a simple conclusion. And that’s what engineers are working on. From high-tech undergarments to fan-equipped office chairs, they are creating personal climate-control systems. We suggest that a simple sweater on cold days works wonders as well.
Saving energy: Heat people, not buildings
More of Today's Solutions
Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation regains ancestral lands near Yosemite in major c...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Nearly 900 acres of ancestral territory have been officially returned to the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, marking a ...
Read More8 fermented foods that your gut will love (and that taste great, too!)
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Fermented foods have been a dietary staple in many cultures for centuries, but in the U.S., they’re only ...
Read MoreBreaking the silence: empowering menopausal women in the workplace
Addressing menopause in the workplace is long overdue in today's fast-changing work scene, where many are extending their careers into their 60s. According to ...
Read MoreInsect migration: the hidden superhighway of the Pyrenees
Insects, while frequently disregarded, are critical to the planet's ecosystems. They make up about 90 percent of all animal species and play important functions ...
Read More
