The REAL Reason Scandinavia Doesn't Have Air Conditioning | Summer in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
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In this video we examine the real reasons why there is no air conditioning in Scandinavia and why they are not likely to adopt widespread use of air conditioning in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

We decided to make a video about air conditioning in Scandinavia after having countless visitors from America ask us about it. "Why is there no air conditioning in Scandinavia?" We hear it almost every summer in Denmark when our friends visit.

It seems like every summer we have to explain all the reasons. First, most Americans don't realize how far north Scandinavia is compared to North America. There are also many elements of Scandinavian design in the residential buildings that better regulate temperatures. Things like brick building materials and windows on all walls to create a cross-breeze make Scandinavian buildings cooler than those in North America. This keeps summers cooler for residents living in Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

Other factors contribute to no air conditioning in Scandinavia like the urban design of Scandinavian cities. They're mostly laid out to maximize green space and openness in the cities located in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. This reduces something called the urban heat island effect, which we discuss in detail in the video. Compared to the city design in North America, the cities in Scandinavia are well-designed to disperse heat. It also results in better air quality. On top of that, many Scandinavian people take summer holiday during the warmest part of the year.

There is also a major impact on climate change and caring for the planet is a big part of Scandinavian culture. There are even innovative ways to control carbon emissions while providing cooling systems in Scandinavia. We discuss how there are alternatives to air conditioning in Scandinavia being developed and implements across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.

Living in Scandinavia, you just have to get used to having no air conditioning - but there are many factors that make sure you don't need it and can live without it.

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