Air Conditioner units clinging to the sides of buildings are a regular sight these days, especially in humid parts of the world, and as such generally exist without so much as a glance from passers-by. It’s only when you step back and actually focus on the (usually) creamy beige boxes that you begin to realise just how common they are and just how sweaty the general population of these parts would be without them. We came across a photo today (the first one below) that actually blew our minds (no pun intended) and resulted in a search for more examples of buildings seemingly under attack from exterior A/C units. So, to celebrate these urban barnacles, here are just a few examples of Extreme Air Conditioning.
Ann Siang Hill Park, Singapore
Image Credit: ampulets2
Location Unknown
Image Credit: rachelr_nz
Manhattan, New York
Image Credit: Thomas Hawk
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Image Credit: leobard
Athens, Georgia
Image Credit: pshab
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Image Credit: Jashil
Plaza Independencia, Montevideo, Uruguay
Image Credit: Yelena YK
Kampong Glam, Singapore
Image Credit: chooyutshing
CBD, Singapore
Image Credit: jennsnyc333
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Image Credit: Mr. Cavin
Hehe, bit like urban Tetris!
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As “cool” as that is in more ways than one, I know a lot of landlords look to avoid the window AC Tetris look, personally I think it looks hilarious, but then again I only rent an apartment, I don’t own. But for those renters that aren’t allowed to turn their building into a Tertisphere (like mine) go with a portable air conditioner, it doesn’t stick out the window and your landlord can’t say jack about it. Which is particularly great since my electrical bill is included in my monthly rent
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Will portable acs rule the next generation?? It is an interesting thought and one that definitely needs more pondering.
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@pamapa portable units don’t work anywhere near as good as a proper split air conditioner.
Personally, I would like to see less condensers hanging on the walls and a move to multi-split roof mounted setups. All new builds should have them I reckon.
I know in some historical districts they don’t allow them flat out. Partly because of the look and partly because of the poor wiring in the buildings.
Wow! I’m laugh so hard right now. I like the picture above and fourth picture from the bottom.
What with the bottom picture! It’s like abandon place.
I just hope those are all properly installed!
That explains why the lights in my house keep dimming every so often! Imagine the amount of power all those AC units must take!
If you look at some of the pictures for too long they almost turn into a magic eye!
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Very funny but interesting.
great set of pictures they have to keep cool some how wouldnt want their power bill
wow you would need a crane to do the service work it would be hard to replace the unit if needed
Great set of pictures been to singapore didnt notice all the aircons will have to pay more attention next time
Phenomenal blog, numerous amusing information. I believe 4 of days ago, I have viewed a similar blog. Does anyone know how to track future posts?
These are remote-control split-ductless units for individual rooms (and the rooms are smaller, with lower ceilings than in the United States). These units also supply heat in winter. This is a much more efficient way to cool than American-style central air conditioning, cooling an entire house, even rooms where nobody is present, up to 10-foot and higher ceilings.
Some truly prize blog posts on this web site, saved to fav.
There sure are a lot of buildings constructed without having air conditioning in mind. As a contractor, it can be tricky installing new systems in old building because there just isn’t space for them often times.