MIT-born 'harness the heat' presents thermally active urban urniture
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Harness the Heat presents a thermally active bench cooling in summer and heating in winter, utilizing a closed water loop and timber superstructure.
The team experiments with wasted heat, creating cooling zones of 17.6°C, distinguishing their work from standardized designs.
Initiative started during COVID aims to passively utilize urban heat sources like steam leaks and subway vents, enhancing outdoor comfort in cities.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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