Game developer Blue Hood Games has released a survival game named Europe Heatwave Simulator, where players need to outlast a 14-day heatwave without air conditioning in an apartment in Paris. More about Gamers must survive without air-con in Europe Heatwave Simulator
Architect Liz Gálvez has created a pavilion in the courtyard of Los Angeles cultural organisations Materials & Applications and Craft Contemporary using cord and earthen blocks to showcase the potential of urban shade. More about Liz Gálvez "reframes" air conditioning with shade pavilion in Los Angeles
Tiny built-in fans help to circulate air around the wearer of these inflatable Adidas jogging suits, unveiled by fashion designer Rick Owens as part of his Spring Summer 27 menswear show in Paris during the city's record-breaking heatwave. More about Rick Owens creates Adidas tracksuits that double as personal airconditioning
As the world gets hotter demand for cooling systems is increasing, but energy-hungry air conditioning risks making the situation worse. Starr Charles explores whether more efficient solutions are possible. More about Can we quit our air-con addiction?
The row over air conditioning in the athletes' village at the Paris 2024 Olympics demonstrates the scale of the challenge we face in gaining acceptance for sustainable building technologies, writes Smith Mordak as part of our Olympic Impact series. More about "The Paris Olympic Village air-conditioning debacle is a perfect illustration of the barriers to climate action"
Australian architecture practice BVN and the University of Technology Sydney have created a low-carbon, 3D-printed system that "breathes" like frog skin. More about BVN and UTS rethink air conditioning with 3D-printed "breathing" system
Promotion: air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has released an indoor climate control system called Emura, which is designed to purify air, and heat and cool interior spaces. More about Daikin launches air conditioning system that creates "the perfect indoor environment"
MAS Architecture Studio favoured passive ventilation over high-tech solutions in this installation for Dubai Design Week, which reimagines Emirati wind towers using 480 layers of recycled cardboard. More about MAS Architecture Studio's wind tower keeps visitors cool without air-conditioning
The Al Wakrah Stadium, designed by Zaha Hadid and Patrik Schumacher for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, has an openable roof and a seating-bowl cooling system to allow football to be played all-year round. More about Zaha Hadid's air-conditioned Al Wakrah Stadium in Qatar hosts its first match