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

Mass Timber