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The visitor center at Zion National Park has a neat climate control system. I took a picture of the sign describing it when I visited. It was pleasantly cool in the summer. I can’t attest to its effectiveness in winter. The cooling mechanism does rely on having a convenient source of water, so not exactly…

The essence of kitepunk, as I imagine it. Simple, a little slap-dash, and eye-opening as to possibilities. I can’t judge whether it’s efficient, or in any way useful, but dang if it isn’t cool. Compressed air particularly appeals to me as an alternative to batteries. Manufacturing airtight vessels and seals isn’t exactly primitive tech, but…