HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
Coupled with an intelligent control system, radiant cooling panels provide the flexibility to enable different temperature zones
ceiling as plasterboard style panels, which in turn cools all the surfaces in the room. This process creates the ultimate thermal comfort, and increased sense of wellbeing for occupants.
When 70% of the ceiling surface area is fitted with active ceiling radiant cooling panels the result is a highly desirable ‘3D cooling’ effect, with no hot or cold spots within a room. All of this is achieved while being kind to the environment too, as radiant systems can deliver up to 50%
energy savings, and also require less maintenance when compared with air conditioning systems. By its very nature, this responsive, ‘silent running’ radiant energy transfer method is also not dependent on the movement of cold air to cool the space – meaning there are no uncomfortable draughts and issues with virus particles circulating. This can create the ultimate thermal comfort – and greatly improved air quality for everyone to enjoy, wherever they are situated in the room. Coupled with an intelligent control system, radiant cooling panels provide total flexibility, allowing you to create different temperature zones within an open plan space, depending on solar gain and personal preferences. In addition, you can maximise the benefits of your renewable energy source, as radiant ceiling panels are also designed to effortlessly integrate with existing and emerging technologies – with heat pumps being a natural choice to pair with radiant water-based systems.
EASE OF INSTALLATION The next, and arguably most crucial benefit at the build stage is the ease of installation and build sequencing. In the same way as traditional plasterboard is fitted, radiant cooling panels are
Modular plasterboard radiant ceiling panel
designed to be quick and easy to attach – directly to the ceiling frame. As such, in comparison to air conditioning, this technology reduces the number of trades to co-ordinate at your site – it also removes the need to sequence hot works and the handling of ozone damaging gases. These are often aspects of a build which can cause delays and issues on site when traditional air conditioning has been specified and needs to be commissioned. Once up and running, your bank balance will also benefit from around 40% energy savings and less maintenance, compared with air conditioning, making your ‘green’ home even greener, while ensuring a comfortable indoor climate all year round.
Gr eg Cooper is managing dir ector at Radiana
may/june 2022
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