Whether you live in a desert climate or the tropics, air conditioning has made it possible to thrive almost anywhere in the world, regardless of the heat. However, this cool technology is not always ...

Depending on what evaluation criteria you’re using, the Japanese kotatsu, a low table with a heater attached to its underside, is either the greatest or worst piece of furniture mankind has ever ...

Across the country, restuarants have relied on outdoor dining to compensate for losses due to COVID-19, but the businesses face uncertainty as the weather turns cold. Chicago announced a design ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Restaurants will keep outdoor ...

Air conditioning is a modern wonder. It’s also an expensive luxury and a total drain on the environment. Most buildings address thermal control on a structure level by building in HVAC systems, but ...

Wax in the table hardens and melts depending on the ambient temperature, releasing heat so the room always stays close to 72 degrees, no extra energy required. From the top, this table looks fairly ...

On a hot summer day, it’s hard to find a better way to beat the heat than with a visit to the aquarium. Whether you’re being entertained by dolphins performing tricks for an audience, or just quietly ...

Air conditioning is a modern wonder. It’s also an expensive luxury and a total drain on the environment. Most buildings address thermal control on a structure level by building in HVAC systems, but ...