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.
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.
The Science and Engineering Complex of Harvard University features chilled ceiling to ensure an optimal learning environment for the students and faculty. The concealed grid system uses convenient, hinge-down torsion springs for easy tile installation and access the ceiling void for maintenance.
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 [LINK] and available in low embodied carbon steel [LINK], chilled ceiling systems are regarded as the most space efficient and environmentally friendly method of cooling a building.
Utilizing 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, preventing the ‘drafty’ feeling from traditional air conditioning.
Chilled ceiling systems can be designed to incorporate acoustic performance and lighting integration like any ceiling. It can also be accommodated with shallow ceiling voids, making them suitable when vertical space is restricted.
With no moving fan or ventilation 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 can be easily retrofitted to accommodate future building changes.
Our premium linear metal ceiling profile system is ideal for budget applications requiring aesthetic treatments or integral design features.
