Heating People Not Spaces
<p>These days, we provide thermal comfort in winter by heating the entire air volume in a room or building, an approach that consumes a lot of fossil fuels. In this series of articles, LOW←TECH MAGAZINE focuses on our forebear’s concept of heating, which was more localized. They used radiant heat sources that warmed only certain parts of a room, creating micro-climates of comfort, and they used personal heating sources that warmed specific body parts. It would make a lot of sense to restore this old way of warming, especially since newer technology has made it much more practical, safe, and efficient. By placing heating technology in a historical context, LOW←TECH MAGAZINE challenges the high-tech approach to sustainability and highlights the possibilities of alternative solutions.</p>
Authors: Kris De Decker
Editors: Kathy Vanhout
Designer: Lauren Traugott-Campbell, Marie Verdeil
Producer: Johanna Gratzer, Laia Comellas, Marie Verdeil
Part of: Low-tech Books