Getting the right air-conditioner for those spending long hours indoors

Today's consumer looks for an AC that not only takes care of cooling but also works as a purifier, humidifier and a heating device. How far away are we from such a device?

It's a typical problem urban dwellers face -- nine-hour schedules in swanky offices or extended visits to malls and theatres usually aren't optimally ventilated or lit. Yet, all it takes is a little bit of imagination to improve air quality and circulation within confined spaces such as the workplace, shopping complexes, and, of course, the living space we call home. And that's where the ubiquitous air-conditioner comes in. More on that in a bit.

The Indian HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) market is likely to reach $5.9 billion by 2024, says a spokesperson of ACREX India 2020, South Asia’s largest