Exposed Infrastructure

The first and long-term cost savings of open ceiling structures has influenced the design approach across multiple markets. The open space offers another canvas of exposed science and aesthetics to the environment. Understanding options and impacts of mechanical systems, electrical distribution infrastructure, light fixtures, and trade-offs is important to the life of the space.

CEILING  CONSIDERATIONS

HVAC
System I
ntegration

act
ceiling

Cloud
Ceiling

Open
Ceiling

Wrapped

Exposed Wrap
at Ceiling Edge

painted duct
in open ceiling

Painted

Painted Duct
at Ceiling Edge

Painted duct main through corridor

painted duct
main exposed

DUCT  FINISH AND GEOMETRY

Oval

Painted
Oval

Galvanized
Oval

Galvannealed
oval

Spiral

painted
spiral

galvanized
spiral

Galvannealed
spiral

Rectangular

painted
Rectangular

galvanized
Rectangular

INTEGRATED STRUCTURES

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Optimized ROI

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