The balance between the environment and human manipulation of it is a vicious cycle and a see-saw that is getting only more delicate. The issues of global warming and our inevitable need to adapt to the changing climate are teeter-tottering – neither can bear emphasis without affecting the other.
While awareness about this situation is spreading at about the rate of slime at a track-meet of snails, there are some folks who are quick at looking for newer means of human comfort giving due consideration to long-term consequences to ecological balance. Like, say, this bunch of Canadians that despite their proximity to the snow-line, call themselves ‘Cooler Solutions’. They have developed a high efficiency thermostat which they call the Biosync.
This gadget “utilizes thermal efficiency formulas, differential temperature and biophilia to inspire and educate the home owner towards a smaller energy footprint.” What they’re basically saying is that they’ve applied a bit of science and common sense to create a product that will save energy (when compared with your average A/C or heater)while making your environment comfortable. And they’ll tell you straight up what role you play in the messing up our environment.
Biosync’s ambient LCD interface displays energy efficiency information as nature imagery. When energy usage is efficient, the interface displays stimulating nature imagery and when energy consumption exceeds thermal efficiency, the plants wither and die. “This Biophilic feedback educates the home owner that their actions do in fact directly effect the environment. As people strive for a maximum biophilic inspiration, they learn their comfortable temperature range and reduce their home’s energy footprint.” So, not only will they help you relax, they’ll also keep you right on your toes.
Via: Core77
