In the early 1950s, manufacturers and home builders came together to create the Air Conditioned Village in Austin, Texas. The homes, about 1,400 square feet each, were equipped with the latest cooling technology at the time: attic fans, vented gables, windows positioned to avoid the sun, and air conditioning. The village proved how HVAC and cutting-edge technology play an important role in home comfort, a trend that has continued well into the present with smart technology.

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