Studio Mike and Maaike has worked with California start-up Quilt to create a design-led heat pump system, to make it more appealing for people to switch their homes to low-carbon heating and cooling.
Launching today in the US and Canada, the Quilt heat pump system is intended to have an aesthetic appeal both inside and outside the home, while also being easy to use and install.
The electric smart home system incorporates two types of units: an outdoor unit with a simple matte black design intended to be modern and architectural, and an indoor unit that takes inspiration from built-in cabinetry, with the option of a paintable front panel and integrated lighting.
The Quilt heat pump system includes an indoor unit with a paintable front cover
There is also a Quilt Dial that functions as a thermostat in each room, and an accompanying app for more control and energy use tracking. The heat pump is the first product from Quilt, which was founded by a group of ex-Google employees to create home climate systems that would enable a transition away from fossil fuels.
Co-founder and CEO Paul Lambert said the company set out to deliver "thoughtful design and a great experience from start to finish" while Mike Simonian of Mike and Maaike said that his studio aimed "to transform the category in a meaningful way that drives adoption".
The outdoor unit was designed to be modern and architectural
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