ASPEN [Integra] Metal Suspended Ceiling and Wall "Climate Ceilings" / Schiphol Airport, Netherlands
Climate change is one of the most critical problems of today. The need for environmentally conscious, innovative, and sustainable building systems is increasing daily. While considering the energy consumption of constructions and the share of greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of sustainable building systems comes to the fore once again. For this reason, it is crucial to undertake energy efficiency projects for architects, builders, and building industry stakeholders.
For this, sustainable and energy-efficient materials should be preferred. This week, as a leading company in suspended ceiling systems ASPEN, we talked about our climate ceiling systems and why it is essential for sustainable buildings.
ASPEN [Integra] Metal Suspended Ceiling and Wall "Climate Ceilings" / Schiphol Airport, Netherlands
What is a Climate Ceiling System?
Climate ceiling systems are a type of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system installed in the ceiling. The panels operate using a heat exchanger, a self-climatized system. Embedded ventilation pipe systems are placed in the suspended ceiling system. Heated or cooled air is distributed through the ventilation holes in the panel and creates an even temperature environment indoors.
ASPEN [Integra] Metal Suspended Ceiling and Wall "Climate Ceilings" / Schiphol Airport, Netherlands
The Benefits of Climate Ceiling Systems
Climate ceiling systems are energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly building systems that work with sustainable resources. It minimizes the energy consumption of a building and ensures that the building has environmental features with many advantages. The benefits of air-conditioned ceiling systems can be listed as follows:
1-Energy Efficiency
One of the most important benefits of climate ceiling systems is that it is an energy-efficient system. These systems use less energy when heating and cooling a space compared to conventional air conditioning systems. It evenly heats indoors throughout its lifetime. The amount of energy required for a comfortable temperature is less and it can be made more energy efficient by integrating with renewable energy sources such as solar panels.
2-Improved Indoor Air Quality
Climate ceiling systems improve indoor air quality. As the air inside the building is distributed through the vents of panels, it reduces the possibility of dust, dirt, or other polluting particles that may be present on the floor. In this way, a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment can be created for those who have respiratory problems.
ASPEN [Integra] Metal Suspended Ceiling and Wall "Climate Ceilings" / Digital Valley, Netherlands
3-Design Flexibility
Climate ceiling systems offer design flexibility. Since these systems are mounted on the ceiling, do not take up floor space. It opens up the usage area indoors. It is a feature that can be very useful, especially in low ceilings or limited floor space
ASPEN [Integra] Metal Suspended Ceiling and Wall "Climate Ceilings" / Digital Valley, Netherlands
4-Reduced Noise
Conventional systems, especially used in commercial buildings, are noisy and can be disturbing. Self-climate ceiling systems which are innovative systems are quiet and create a peacefully productive working environment.
5-Cost Savings
Climate ceiling systems may have a higher initial cost than conventional climate systems but offer savings in the long lifetime. These systems are more energy efficient. Thus, it consumes less energy throughout its lifetime. The climate ceiling systems require less maintenance than traditional systems. In addition, with the development of technology, the cost of climate ceilings is likely to decrease.
ASPEN [Integra] Metal Suspended Ceiling and Wall "Climate Ceilings" / Schiphol Airport, Netherlands
The Future of Climate Ceiling Systems
Climatic ceiling systems are sustainable building systems. It is open to innovation as they have a number of advantages including improved energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and design flexibility. Energy efficiency and sustainability are topics that should be given importance and much more environmentally aware buildings should be constructed. For this, choosing suspended ceiling systems may be a good start.
Climate Ceiling Technical Drawing
Considering the features and potentials of climate ceiling systems, it can be understood that it is one of the most beneficial ceiling systems that can be used to reduce energy consumption and gas emissions. Therefore, architects and construction stakeholders should prioritize climate ceiling systems so that they can choose sustainable materials in the project design and implementation process.
As ASPEN, we continue production without slowing down with our values of original design, quality, and product diversity. We add an aesthetic dimension to the design of buildings with our suspended ceiling (wood/metal), partition wall, raised floor, and LED lighting products. This week, we talked about the features and usage advantages of climate ceiling systems. You can visit www.aspen.com.tr/en to access our other articles and review our reference projects.
