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How to Build for Heat: Cooling Without Air Conditioning

other · 2026-07-30

A podcast episode from Süddeutsche Zeitung explores alternatives to air conditioning for making homes, apartments, and cities heat-resistant. As air conditioners become increasingly popular in Germany, the episode argues they are not the best solution. The discussion focuses on architectural and urban design strategies to cope with rising temperatures without relying on energy-intensive cooling systems.

Key facts

  • Air conditioners are becoming more popular in Germany.
  • The podcast argues air conditioners are not the best solution.
  • The episode discusses how to make buildings and cities heat-resistant.
  • The podcast is titled 'Auf den Punkt'.
  • The episode is from Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Entities

Institutions

  • Süddeutsche Zeitung

Locations

  • Germany

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