Researchers from UC Berkeley, in collaboration with partners in Singapore, have developed an innovative cooling solution for office buildings in tropical climates. By combining air conditioners set to a slightly higher temperature (26.5°C) with ceiling fans for fixed airflow, energy consumption was reduced by an impressive 32% without compromising occupant comfort.

The study, conducted in Singapore, a hot and humid city-state, demonstrated that this hybrid cooling method not only maintained thermal comfort but also improved conditions for occupants. Over-cooling issues were significantly reduced, making this approach a promising solution for energy-efficient cooling in similar climates.

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