Solutions

Traditional cooling methods like fans and misters become ineffective at human thermal limits (35°C/95°F wet bulb). Radiant surfaces absorb heat directly from your body, unlike air conditioners which rely on cooling the air around you.

This research led us to radiant modular systems as the most effective method for cooling outdoors under extreme weather conditions. The radiant system shown has been installed since June 2023 in Brooklyn NY, providing comfort in extremes of both hot and cold temperatures.

Projects

  • Lawrence Berkeley Labs IMPEL Accelerator 2024 Cohort
  • Radiant Pavilion Prototype Construction, Operation and Monitoring 2023-2025
  • NYSERDA (NYS Energy Research and Development Authority) Nature-Based Cooling Solutions Phase 1 Feasibility Study 2025
  • NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority Pilot Proposal for Radiant Subway Station Cooling 2025
  • NYSERDA Nature-Based Cooling Solutions Phase 2 Implementation 2026-2027
Brooklyn Installation - Four views of the radiant cooling system prototype

Radiant pavilion prototype installed and operating in Brooklyn NY since June 2023.

Base Module Section diagram

Base Module Section showing radiant panel, shading, vegetation, and rainwater collection.

Radiant geothermal subway station cooling pilot study

Pilot study for radiant/geothermal subway station cooling. NYC MTA, 2025, with Arup