Chilled beams are designed to simultaneously ventilate, cool, and/or heat indoor spaces. The main advantages of chilled beam systems are the great thermal comfort level, silent operation, low operating cost, resulting in an efficient, optimal indoor climate. Airvent offers a wide range of waterborne solutions suitable for false ceilings, exposed or perimeter wall installation, with complete control options to best meet unique requirements.
Chilled beams are water-based induction units that provide ventilation, cooling, and heating without fans or moving parts. Installed near the ceiling, they operate using the induction principle for quiet, draught-free air distribution.
Active beams use primary air from a central air handling unit to induce room air through a heat exchanger, while passive beams rely solely on natural convection. Both types provide conditioned air into the occupied space, ensuring comfort with low energy use.
There are two: Active Chilled Beams, which combine ventilation and cooling/heating through induction, and Passive Chilled Beams, which rely only on natural convection. Airvent offers solutions such as OptimAir, PremiAir, FreeAir, HotelAir, and PassiveAir.
They are ideal for commercial offices, hotels, retail stores, laboratories, and educational spaces. Chilled beams work best in buildings with controlled humidity (below 60%) and where quiet, comfortable indoor climates are required.
Yes, they are not suitable for spaces with uncontrolled humidity, naturally ventilated rooms with openable windows, or environments with rapidly changing loads such as gyms and swimming pools.
Owners benefit from long-term energy savings and reduced running costs. Architects gain flexible, compact solutions that integrate well into ceiling designs, while users enjoy consistent comfort, fresh air, and a low-noise environment.
Chilled beams use water as the primary heat transfer medium, which is far more energy-efficient than moving large amounts of air around a building. They reduce ductwork size, lower energy consumption, and contribute to sustainable building operation.
No. With no fans, filters, or condensate trays, chilled beams need only minimal inspection and maintenance, making them highly reliable over the long term.
Chilled beams can be recessed into suspended ceilings for a discreet look or suspended visibly as design elements. Airvent provides solutions for both styles, including optional Coanda frames for optimal air distribution.
With growing focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and indoor comfort, chilled beams are becoming a key solution in modern ventilation systems. Their proven performance and adaptability ensure they remain relevant in future building projects.
