Revolving Doors Save Energy and Get You Laid

Have you ever pondered revolving doors? I have. I’ve noticed that given a choice, most folks will walk through a boring old swing door rather than brave a revolving door. Maybe it makes them feel claustrophobic, or it slows them down a tiny bit. Whatever the reason, revolving doors don’t get the love they deserve—those spinning glass beauties gracing our finest lobbies.

The brainiac students at MIT did a study (and you KNOW that's solid), and it turns out "a single person walking through a revolving door in February saves enough energy to light a 60-watt light bulb for 23 minutes." Wha??? Even though Massachusetts may have a colder clime than average, that’s a pretty staggering fact and an awesome example of how a small change in behavior can make a big dent in your carbon footprint.

Swing doors are for suckers. Use the revolving door! It’s so much more romantic. Blow a kiss to the person opposite you. Trust me.

MIT's Revolving Door FAQ