There are greener approaches to climate control that do not require electricity. Whether with terracotta or bamboo, these cooling techniques often rely on age-old, but no less effective, ideas
With energy savings on the agenda, the question of air conditioning is the focus of much attention. Take, for example, the controversy surrounding the air conditioning of open-air stadiums in Qatar, where the soccer World Cup will take place in November. However, there are greener approaches to climate control that do not require electricity. Whether with terracotta or bamboo, these cooling techniques often rely on age-old—but no less effective—ideas.