An alternative to traditional air conditioning, chilled ceilings are durable and visually indistinguishable from standard metal suspended ceilings. Compliant with WELL building standards, chilled systems are silent, reduce air movement and provide a comfortable climate that supports occupant wellbeing.Chilled ceilings operate on elevated water temperatures compared to other systems. This increases the efficiency of the system leading to considerable energy savings which reduce cost and carbon.
For a wall-to-wall system with no visible grid, SAS200 Hook-On is the ideal choice for cooling spaces. The large and ultra-microperforated tiles used in the Vodaphone offices in Oporto encapsulate a desired ‘visual calm’ in addition to the physical cooling performance.
SAS330 incorporates the chilled ceiling element in the rear of the tile which results in a flush finish. Chilled ceilings were specified to provide comfort cooling to over eight floors of the office refurbishment on Rue Médéric in Paris, all without requiring separate modular cooling units.
A multi-award winning school project, the Saunder’s Centre uses SAS600 Rafts integrated lighting, acoustics and cooling to create the perfect learning environment. As an exposed soffit system, the chic floating design also allows for additional thermal mass cooling via the concrete slab above.
In addition to our standard systems, our SAS Design team offer consultation and technical services to create fully bespoke products. This includes lighting, acoustic, material, finish and chilled ceiling support as seen on the ‘Outstanding’ BREEAM rated Bloomberg HQ in London; one of the most sustainable commercial office buildings in Europe.
Cradle to Cradle certified Silver and available in low embodied carbon steel and aluminium [LINK], chilled ceiling systems are regarded as the most space efficient and environmentally friendly method of cooling a building. The water pipes are also made from 100% recycled copper and all components are fully recyclable.
Utilising the natural processes of radiation and convection, heat is absorbed by the tile surface and removed from the space through cooled water pipes. This process leads to a drastic reduction in the air movement in a space, reducing airborne contaminants and preventing the ‘drafty’ feeling from traditional air conditioning.
Depending on the design, chilled ceilings can achieve Cooling Outputs of 60-80 W/m2 over [10.5-14 BTU/sqf] the floor area. SAS systems can integrate acoustic performance and lighting like other ceiling solutions. They can also be installed in shallow ceiling voids as low as 100 mm [4’’], making them particularly suitable where vertical space is limited, especially in refurbishment projects.
With no moving parts, the maintenance and longevity of chilled ceilings is ideal for projects seeking energy-efficiency and low waste. Like all SAS ceilings, our chilled systems have a 25-year warranty on finish and a life expectancy of over 40 years that can be easily retrofitted to accommodate future building changes. There is no requirement for scheduled maintenance or replacement parts; saving costly disruption, downtime and maintenance contracts.
Our premium linear metal ceiling profile system is ideal for budget applications requiring aesthetic treatments or integral design features.
