SAN FRANCISCO, 22 July 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gradient, a company founded by thermal scientists to reimagine HVAC and create products that are good for the planet and great for cooling and heating homes, announces the development of its first product, a replacement for the window air conditioner. Gradient will replace the traditional window air conditioner with a more efficient, space-saving, and better-designed solution that keeps homes cool using advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant. Customers can now sign up for the exclusive beta program at Gradientcomfort.com.

Air conditioning is essential to quality of life and work productivity, yet the basic design of window air conditioners hasn't changed in 50 years. All too often, the very same air conditioning systems that make life bearable in hot weather are also contributing to climate change; heating and cooling systems are responsible for 20% of global CO2 emissions.

“Gradient is on a mission to cool the world by redesigning every home to be more comfortable and healthier for the people who live there – without compromising the environment. We believe we can build a better home air conditioning solution while fighting climate change,” said Vince RomaniCEO of Gradient. “Air conditioning is one of the most important amenities to keep people comfortable and productive in a warming world, but too many people struggle with outdated window air conditioners that are clunky, noisy, heavy and inefficient. Gradient offers beautiful, intuitive design, a more efficient, sleek, quieter air conditioning experience and climate-friendly refrigerants. Building better air conditioning is one of the most effective ways to help people stay comfortable at home while reducing carbon emissions from HVAC systems.”

The Gradient is easy to install and doesn't block the view like a traditional window air conditioner. It offers the benefits of a professional heat pump system at a fraction of the cost. It can cool and heat all year round and is easy to operate via a mobile app.

Founded in 2017, Gradient has raised over $13 million in venture capital. Investors include Ajax Strategies, At One Ventures, Prime Coalition, Incite Ventures, Autodesk Foundation, Urban WeMagic Hour and leading Silicon Valley angels. The company has also received over $9 million in government grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, the California Energy Commission, and the California Strategic Growth Council.

“Residential air conditioning is an underestimated aspect of the general climate change discussion, and we see a great opportunity for Gradient to shake up the residential air conditioning and ventilation space by developing a significantly improved, climate-friendly replacement for the traditional window air conditioner,” said Milo WernerPartner of Ajax Strategies. “Millions of Americans need air conditioning, but their options are limited to outdated window and floor units that block their view, make a lot of noise, and contribute to climate change. Current technology hasn't improved in decades. With more people working from home, there is a higher level of consumer interest in a quality home air conditioner that really works. Gradient has a great product and an outstanding team that is thinking creatively about meeting the needs of this market with a beautiful, intuitive, consumer-focused solution.”

Gradient emerged from Otherlab, a private research and development laboratory in San Francisco which has leveraged over $40 million in government grants to create hardtech companies in manufacturing, energy, and robotics. Founded by thermal scientists and engineers and backed by talent from giants like Tesla and Nest, the Gradient team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem.

The Gradient solution will be available for sale nationwide in spring 2022. In the meantime, you can learn more and sign up for Gradient's exclusive beta program at GradientComfort.com.

About Gradient

Gradient is rethinking HVAC. We build products that are good for the planet and keep your home comfortable, starting with a replacement for the window air conditioner. Gradient was founded by thermal scientists and engineers and backed by talent from giants like Tesla and Nest, all behind the mission to cool the world. Gradient aims to reduce carbon emissions from heating and cooling systems, which account for 20% of global emissions. With the support of Otherlab, Gradient has over $9 million in non-dilutive grants and $13 million in venture capital. For more information visit GradientComfort.com

Media contact for Gradient:

Rebecca SillimanWhipsmart PR
(510) 254-7615
315022@email4pr.com

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gradient, a company built by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and build products that are good for the planet and great at cooling and heating homes, is announcing the development of its first product, a replacement for the window AC. Gradient will replace the conventional home window AC with a more efficient, space-saving, better-designed solution that keeps homes cool with advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant. Customers are invited to sign up now for the exclusive beta program at Gradientcomfort.com.

Gradient will replace the conventional home window AC with a more efficient, space-saving, better-designed solution that keeps homes cool with advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant.

Gradient will replace the conventional home window AC with a more efficient, space-saving, better-designed solution that keeps homes cool with advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant.

Air conditioning is essential to quality of life and work productivity, but the basic design of window air conditioners has not changed in 50 years. Too often, the very same air conditioning that makes life tolerable in hot weather is also contributing to making climate change worse; heating and cooling systems are responsible for 20% of global carbon emissions.

“Gradient has a mission to cool the world by transforming every home to be more comfortable and healthy for the people who inhabit it — without compromising the environment. We believe we can build a better home air conditioning solution while fighting climate change,” said Vince Romanin, CEO of Gradient. “Air conditioning is one of the most essential amenities to keep people comfortable and productive in a warming world, but too many people are struggling with antiquated window AC units that are clunky, noisy, heavy, and inefficient. Gradient offers a beautiful, intuitive design , a more efficient, sleek, quiet air conditioning experience, and climate-friendly refrigerants. Building a better air conditioner is one of the most effective ways to help people stay comfortable at home while helping to slash carbon emissions from HVAC systems.”

The Gradient is designed to be easy to install and does not block the view like a traditional window AC unit. It provides the benefits of a professional-grade heat pump system at a fraction of the cost. It can provide cooling and heating year-round and is easy to use via mobile app.

Gradient was founded in 2017 and has raised over $13MM in venture funding; investors include Ajax Strategies, At One Ventures, Prime Coalition, Incite Ventures, Autodesk Foundation, Urban Us, Magic Hour, and leading Silicon Valley angels. The company has also received over $9MM in government grants from the US Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, and California Strategic Growth Council.

“Home air conditioning is an underrated aspect of the overall conversation around climate change, and we see a big opportunity for Gradient to disrupt the home HVAC space by developing a much-improved, climate-friendly replacement for the traditional window unit AC,” said Milo Werner, Partners with Ajax Strategies. “Millions of Americans need an air conditioning solution, but their options are limited to out-of-date window and floor units that block their view, make a lot of noise, and contribute to climate change. The current technology has not improved in decades .As more people work from home, there is a higher level of consumer interest in getting a high-quality home air conditioner that really works.Gradient has a great product and an excellent team who are thinking creatively about addressing the needs of this market with a beautiful, intuitive, consumer-focused solution.”

Gradient spun out from Otherlab, a private R&D lab in san francisco that has leveraged over $40MM in government grants to incubate hard tech companies in the manufacturing, energy, and robotics industries. Founded by thermal scientists and engineers, flanked by talent from juggernauts like Tesla and Nest, the Gradient team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem.

The Gradient solution will be available for sale nationwide in Spring 2022. In the meantime, you can learn more and sign up for Gradient’s exclusive beta program at GradientComfort.com.

About Gradient

Gradient is rethinking HVAC. We build products that are good for the planet and great at keeping your home comfortable, starting with a replacement for the window AC. Gradient is founded by thermal scientists and engineers and flanked by talent from juggernauts like Tesla and Nest, all aligned behind a mission to cool the world. Gradient aims to reduce the carbon emissions from heating and cooling systems, which represent 20% of emissions globally. Backed by Otherlab, Gradient has secured over $9M in non-dilutive grants and over $13M in venture funding. To learn more, visit GradientComfort.com

Media Contact for Gradient:

Rebecca SillimanWhipsmart PR
(510) 254-7615
[email protected]

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Nobody will ever agree on which building in San Francisco looks best, and neither should they. From the city’s oldest surviving structure, the Mission Dolores, to the glass (some say hideous) areas of the Salesforce Tower, the city’s architecture has something for everyone.

Buildings often cited as the most popular – or at least most photographed – of residents include the creepy stick-style Italian William Westerfeld Victorian on the corner of Alamo Square, the Painted Ladies on the other side of the park , the copper-green Sentinel Flatiron Building on Columbus, or even the polarizing Transamerica pyramid that shadows them.

One building that is rarely mentioned but should be at the top of this list (according to this author) is a bewitching Hindu monastery on a quiet residential street in Cow Hollow – the Vedanta Temple. And in addition to its fascinating architecture, the building has a strange, bloody history and claims another title – the first Hindu temple in the western world.

The architecture of the temple at 2963 Webster St. is breathtaking and confusing at the same time, but somehow works. The brick-red minarets on the roof are reminiscent of Russian architecture, which is similar to the gold-domed Russian Orthodox Church in the Richmond District, while the crenellated European castle tower looks almost medieval. Below, the Victorian Queen Anne wood panels and bay windows on the first two floors are much more in line with the block of flats, and the Moorish columns and balconies in between would look more like New Orleans home.

The Vedanta Society, 2963 Webster St., San Francisco, California.

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This apparent mishmash of styles was intended, as the Vedanta Society describes the vision on its website, “The various towers, typically Indian, Mughal and Western, are to symbolize the harmony of all religions and the pointed arches and domes the aspiration to the top”. of the spiritual seeker. ”

Vedanta is one of the six systems of Hindu philosophy, and in 1905 the society decided that the first Hindu temple in the United States should be built in San Francisco. At the direction of Swami Trigunatita, who was a student of an Indian Hindu mystic from the 19th century and who spent a few years in San Francisco, the architect Joseph A. Leonard built the first two floors in 1905 years later.

Another visiting student, Swami Vivekananda, said of San Francisco, “If you stand on Market Street and wait for the car while meditating in the hustle and bustle around you, are you calm and peaceful?”

The interior of the temple was designed to bring this calm to the San Franciscans. But in order to attract new believers, the flamboyant towers were supposed to get residents talking about the religion’s new outpost, and those terraced towers filled the skyline when the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition was a few blocks down the hill and that Profile of Hinduism in San Francisco.

The front page of the San Francisco Examiner, December 28, 1914.

San Francisco Examiner

A year earlier, the temple attracted unwanted attention when a deadly bomb attack took place in the monastery. The story goes that Swami Trigunatita held a Sunday service three days after Christmas 1914 when a The former student named Varvara came in with a hatbox under his arm. It’s hard to pinpoint what exactly happened, but according to some reports, the 14-year-old hit the side three times in the monastery and it exploded. According to other reports, the boy fired the explosives at the teacher. The student died on the scene, Trigunatita was seriously injured. Based on the empathy of the religion teacher, he is said to have asked on the way to the hospital: “Where is Varvara, poor guy?” Trigunatita died two weeks later of his injuries.

The Vedanta Society, 2963 Webster St., San Francisco, California.

Andrew Chamings

The bombing was used in the typically racist fashion of the era to stir up fear of the East Temple in the quiet block. The following day, the San Francisco Examiner cited “An Explosion Amidst Occultists” and wrote about how a “mad follower of Vedantic teachings comes into the cult temple with a death rocket hidden in a hat while the service is on.”

This scaremongering and otherness of the new community apparently had its intended effect on the locals. In the 1960s, a man named Walter de Vecchi wrote a memoir about growing up in the Marina as a child, describing the temple as “the greatest, scariest, scariest oddity in all of Cow Hollow”.

“I always tried to forget it!” de Vecchi wrote, adding, “Once during the late afternoon service, a fanatic set off a bomb and the swami died from the trauma a week later. Not even the greatest clown among us ever joked about his strange signs and magical symbols; not even the bravest of us died to step on our haunted, threatening soil. “

The Temple of Vedanta at Webster and Filbert in Cow Hollow, 1915.

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This 1915 photo is nominally a commemoration of the fire crew next door celebrating the introduction of cars instead of horses into their outfit, but it’s the weird architecture of the Vedanta Temple leaning against the steam that turns the spotlight on.

The beautiful building on the corner of Webster and Filbert weathered two major earthquakes and a bombing and still functions as a Hindu school today, but apart from its history, it’s worth a visit for the architecture alone, which San Francisco has nothing to do with compare is.

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Gradient, a company founded by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and create products that are good for the planet and great for cooling and heating homes, announces the development of its first product, a Replacement for the window air conditioner. Gradient will replace traditional window AC with a more efficient, space-saving and better designed solution that uses advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant to keep houses cool. Customers are invited to sign up now for the exclusive beta program on Gradientcomfort.com.

Gradient will replace traditional window AC with a more efficient, space-saving and better designed solution that uses advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant to keep houses cool.

Gradient will replace traditional window AC with a more efficient, space-saving and better designed solution that uses advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant to keep houses cool.

Air conditioning is essential for quality of life and work productivity, but the basic design of window air conditioners has not changed in 50 years. Too often, the same air conditioning system that makes life bearable in hot weather also contributes to exacerbating climate change; Heating and cooling systems are responsible for 20% of global CO2 emissions.

“Gradient’s mission is to cool the world by making every home more comfortable and healthier for the people who live in it – without harming the environment. We believe we can build a better air conditioning solution for the home while fighting climate change, ”said Vince Romanin, CEO of Gradient. “Air conditioning is one of the most important things to add to comfort and productivity in a warming world, but too many people struggle with antiquated window AC units that are clunky, noisy, heavy and inefficient. Gradient offers a beautiful, intuitive design, a more efficient, leaner, quieter air conditioning system and climate-friendly refrigerants. Building a better air conditioner is one of the most effective ways to help people feel comfortable at home while reducing CO2 emissions from HVAC systems. ”

The Gradient is designed to be easy to install and not block the view like a traditional window AC unit. It offers the benefits of a professional heat pump system at a fraction of the cost. It can cool and heat all year round and is easy to use via a mobile app.

Gradient was founded in 2017 and has raised over $ 13 million in venture funding. Investors include Ajax Strategies, At One Ventures, Prime Coalition, Incite Ventures, Autodesk Foundation, Urban us, Magic Hour and Leading Silicon Valley Angels. The company has also received over $ 9 million in government grants from the US Department of Energy, the California Energy Commission, and the California Strategic Growth Council.

“Home air conditioning is an underrated aspect of the general discussion about climate change, and we see a great opportunity for Gradient to disrupt the HVAC space at home by developing a much improved, climate-friendly replacement for the traditional AC window unit,” said Milo Werner, Partnership with Ajax strategies. “Millions of Americans need air conditioning, but their options are limited to outdated window and floor units that block their view, make a lot of noise, and contribute to climate change. Current technology has not improved in decades. ” As more people work from home, consumer interest in a high quality home air conditioner that really works increases. Gradient has a great product and an excellent team that are creatively thinking of meeting the needs of this market with a beautiful, intuitive, consumer-centric solution. ”

Gradient from Otherlab, a private research and development laboratory in San Francisco who has used over $ 40 million in government grants to found hard-tech companies in the manufacturing, energy, and robotics industries. Founded by thermal scientists and engineers, flanked by talents from giants like Tesla and Nest, the Gradient team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem.

The gradient solution will be offered for sale nationwide in spring 2022. In the meantime, you can learn more at GradientComfort.com and sign up for Gradient’s exclusive beta program.

About gradient

Gradient is rethinking HVAC. We build products that are good for the planet and keep your home comfortable, starting with a window air conditioner replacement. Gradient was founded by thermal scientists and engineers and was flanked by talents from giants like Tesla and Nest, all of whom are behind the mission to cool the world. Gradient aims to reduce CO2 emissions from heating and cooling systems, which make up 20% of global emissions. With the support of Otherlab, Gradient has over $ 9 million in non-dilutive grants and above $ 13 million in risk financing. To learn more, visit GradientComfort.com

Media contact for gradient:

Rebecca Silliman, Whipsmart PR
(510) 254-7615
[email protected]

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Gradient, developed by thermal scientists and executives at Tesla and Nest, replaces traditional window AC units with a revolutionary design: quiet, efficient, year-round cooling and heating without blocking the window; Gradient reinvents HVAC to combat climate change

SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Gradient, a company founded by thermal scientists to rethink HVAC and create products that are good for the planet and great for cooling and heating homes, announces the development of its first product, a Replacement for the window air conditioner. Gradient will replace traditional window AC with a more efficient, space-saving and better designed solution that uses advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant to keep houses cool. Customers are invited to register now for the exclusive beta program on Gradientcomfort.com.

Gradient will replace traditional window AC with a more efficient, space-saving and better designed solution that uses advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant to keep houses cool.

Air conditioning is essential for quality of life and work productivity, but the basic design of window air conditioners has not changed in 50 years. Too often, the same air conditioning system that makes life bearable in hot weather also contributes to exacerbating climate change; Heating and cooling systems are responsible for 20% of global CO2 emissions.

“Gradient’s mission is to cool the world by making every home more comfortable and healthier for the people who live in it – without harming the environment. We believe we can build a better air conditioning solution for the home while fighting climate change, ”said Vince Romanin, CEO of Gradient. “Air conditioning is one of the most important essentials for a comfortable and productive life in a warming world, but too many people struggle with antiquated air conditioning with windows that are clunky, noisy, heavy, and inefficient. Gradient offers a beautiful, intuitive design, a more efficient, leaner, quieter air conditioning system and climate-friendly refrigerants. Building a better air conditioner is one of the most effective ways to help people feel comfortable at home while reducing CO2 emissions from HVAC systems. “

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The Gradient is designed to be easy to install and not block the view like a traditional window AC unit. It offers the benefits of a professional heat pump system at a fraction of the cost. It can cool and heat all year round and is easy to use via a mobile app.

Gradient was founded in 2017 and has raised over $ 13 million in venture funding. Investors include Ajax Strategies, At One Ventures, Prime Coalition, Incite Ventures, Autodesk Foundation, Urban us, Magic Hour and Leading Silicon Valley Angels. The company has also received over $ 9 million in government grants from the US Department of Energy, the California Energy Commission, and the California Strategic Growth Council.

“Home air conditioning is an underrated aspect of the general discussion about climate change, and we see a great opportunity for Gradient to disrupt the HVAC space at home by developing a much improved, climate-friendly replacement for the traditional AC window unit,” said Milo Werner, Partnership with Ajax strategies. “Millions of Americans need air conditioning, but their options are limited to outdated window and floor units that block their view, make a lot of noise, and contribute to climate change. Current technology has not improved in decades. ” As more people work from home, consumer interest in a high quality home air conditioner that really works increases. Gradient has a great product and an excellent team that are creatively thinking of meeting the needs of this market with a beautiful, intuitive, consumer-centric solution. “

Gradient from Otherlab, a private research and development laboratory in San Francisco who has used over $ 40 million in government grants to found hard-tech companies in the manufacturing, energy, and robotics industries. Founded by thermal scientists and engineers, flanked by talents from giants like Tesla and Nest, the Gradient team is uniquely qualified to solve this problem.

The gradient solution will be offered for sale nationwide in spring 2022. In the meantime, you can learn more at GradientComfort.com and sign up for Gradient’s exclusive beta program.

About gradient

Gradient is rethinking HVAC. We build products that are good for the planet and keep your home comfortable, starting with a window air conditioner replacement. Gradient was founded by thermal scientists and engineers and was flanked by talents from giants like Tesla and Nest, all of whom are behind the mission to cool the world. Gradient aims to reduce CO2 emissions from heating and cooling systems, which make up 20% of global emissions. With the support of Otherlab, Gradient has over $ 9 million in non-dilutive grants and above $ 13 million in risk financing. To learn more, visit GradientComfort.com

Media contact for gradient:

Rebecca Silliman, Whipsmart PR
(510) 254-7615
315022@email4pr.com

Gradient will replace traditional window AC with a more efficient, space-saving and better designed solution that uses advanced heat pump technology and a climate-friendly refrigerant to keep houses cool.

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