Gail Brager

Gail Brager, an Architecture professor at UC Berkeley and expert in thermal comfort, discusses the revolutionary impact of air conditioning since its inception in 1902. The conversation highlights how air conditioning transformed movie theaters, boosting summer attendance and the blockbuster phenomenon. Brager explores its evolution from luxury to necessity in American homes, shaping architecture and lifestyle. She also advocates for modernizing thermal comfort by merging traditional cooling techniques with contemporary designs, emphasizing the importance of personalized temperature solutions.