Eco-Cooler Pottery: Low-Energy Cooling Innovation from Porous Clay
Abstract This article presents the development and experimental evaluation of Eco-Cooler Pottery , a low-energy indoor cooling system based on evaporative cooling through porous clay materials combined with assisted airflow and thermoelectric support. The system was designed to provide affordable and environmentally friendly cooling for small indoor spaces in tropical regions. Two prototype configurations—Eco-CoolBox and GuciCool Vertical—were fabricated using locally produced pottery and tested under real climatic conditions. Experimental results demonstrate an average indoor temperature reduction of 3–5 °C compared to ambient conditions, with minimal electrical power consumption. The findings indicate that Eco-Cooler Pottery is a technically viable, socially inclusive, and environmentally sustainable cooling solution suitable for community-based replication. 1. Introduction In tropical regions, rising ambient temperatures and limited access to reliable electricity pose challenge...