A city spanning music festival hosting some of the worlds best electronic artists, Splash House 2014 drew crowds from all over the country seeking electronic music, fun and sun. But held in a region where August temperatures can well exceed 110˚, it was a good thing that Koolfog misting systems were … [Read more...]
Misting System: You Get What You Pay For
The saying "you get what you pay for" applies to almost everything, even purchasing a misting systems. I know, you're tired of hearing it. To be honest, we are tired of repeating it. But no matter how often it comes up, the truth is still the truth. … [Read more...]
Australian Open Closed Due to Extreme Heat Conditions
Calls for stricter safety standards for players competing in extreme heat conditions have gotten considerable coverage in recent years. An ongoing heat wave at the Australian Open in January called for officials to halt play until temperatures cooled down substantially after a number of players … [Read more...]
Galaxy Casino Lobby Show Integrates Koolfog Fog Effects
Designer Jeremy Railton joined with EDC, Technifex and Koolfog to create one of the most unique casino lobby features located in Macau. The Galaxy Casino Lobby Show born from the proverbial fire (or, rather, water) features a 50 foot in diameter ring of water that rises as cascades of fog billow out … [Read more...]
Koolfog Fogs the Depths of the Rumble Drop at the OKC Boathouse
Koolfog and OKC Boathouse collaborate to engage the imagination and attention of children from 2 years of age on up. A newly installed challenge course is the tallest of its kind in the world, boasting six levels of safety harness challenges, the Sky Slide, America's tallest slide, and the new 80 … [Read more...]
Koolfog and Kongeparken Develop Simulated Fire with Fog Effects
The age of imagination is now colored with the elements of reality like never before. At the 18th Annual THEA Awards in 2012, Kongeparken in creative partnership with GW Group, Koolfog, Inc, Visual Terrain, Sigma Services and Alcorn McBride was awarded with prestige Best Attraction with a Limited … [Read more...]
CODA and Koolfog Create Architecture Artistry with Outdoor Cooling
"It's about creating outdoor environments that people can feel comfortable in. Something as subtle as fog can change the environment substantially," says Bryan Roe, president of Koolfog, "and it doesn't just change the temperature. Depending on the design of the misting or fog system, it can change … [Read more...]
A Case Study Involving a Restaurant Misting System, A Patio and A Hot Summer Day
Could something as simple as a restaurant misting system sustain your business? During the summer months when the sun begins to make its presence known, restaurants don't expect to capitalize on the sun's less appealing attributes. But what if you could add $540,000 to your annual sales just … [Read more...]
Coachella Tech: 7 Apps To Pack for Summer Concerts
Interview by David Brancaccio and Katie Long Marketplace Tech for Friday, April 12, 2013 Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, April 12, 2013 If you were going to the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival this weekend, what would make your must-see list? Nick Cave and the Bad … [Read more...]
Outdoor Cooling Aims to Solve Rising Heat Stress Deaths in Football
Heat stress related deaths on the football field have been popping up all over the media landscape lately and with good reason. From 2005-2009 there have been 18 heat related preventable deaths across the nation, all but one being high school aged children. According to the University of … [Read more...]
Engineering High Quality Within the Misting System Industry
Since the early days of the industrial revolution, breakthrough innovations have focused on technological inventions that market ease, practicality and, at times, alter the way we approach life. Misting systems, like many other technologies are being applied to different applications to create … [Read more...]
Preventing Heat Stress in Cattle, Chickens and Pigs is a Smart Investment for the Modern Farmer
Preventing heat stress in cattle, swine and other livestock isn't about proper ventilation and grazing practices anymore but ensuring safety precautions against heat stroke and exhaustion in rising temperatures. Evidence for a restless climate has sparked the causal discussion fires of almost every … [Read more...]
