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In reply to the discussion: After protest, Amazon workers finally get AC (some work in 110 degree temps for $11/hr) [View all]Moosepoop
(1,977 posts)The better-known term often used in the industry is "distribution centers."
Yes, distribution centers can be -- and sometimes are -- air conditioned. Food distribution centers that handle refrigerated and frozen food items are not just air conditioned, they are literally kept at refrigerated or freezing temperatures ALL THE TIME. So get over the notion that air conditioning in warehouse/distribution buildings is not possible or commonly done.
True, distribution centers for refrigerated/frozen food items were built with the insulation and cooling systems in place for them. Do you know for a fact that Amazon's distribution centers (being for non-food items) were built without insulation? Perhaps they are insulated (to cut down on winter heating costs), and the existing insulation is contributing to the heat not escaping in the summer?
If the buildings are not already insulated, then part of the process of installing air conditioning will certainly involve adding insulation first. It's not hard to do, and there are companies which exist for the purpose of adding insulation to warehouse buildings.
If the idea of air conditioned warehouses sends you into fits of laughter at the absurdity of the idea, you really need to get out more and learn about the subjects of which you speak.