Curious to hear about how A/C use is culturally avoided. Is it seen as a negative social status signal to have the convenience? Or is the environmental impact a consideration?
iunno, more people than I could imagine there think air conditioning makes you sick.
To the point of opening windows on the highway instead of turning on the a/c that’s there.
My sample is limited, but it’s thinking I’ve never encountered in North America.
Having said that, construction usually has excellent shutters on windows, so you can block the sun effectively. Covered outdoor parking is common at malls in the south. Being and staying cool are encouraged, but a/c often isn’t.
