Residential Buildings
Surface-based heating for homes where comfort, zoning and system integration are important design considerations.
RADIANT / UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Comfort From
Comfort From
the Surface Up.
Radiant heating approaches thermal comfort differently — using carefully engineered floor or surface systems to transfer heat into occupied spaces.
RADIANT SYSTEM
THERMAL COMFORT
THERMAL ZONE
RADIANT COMFORT
01
THE ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVE
Heating Through
Radiant Energy Transfer.
Radiant heating systems deliver heat through surfaces rather than relying exclusively on conventional air movement. Underfloor systems are one way of implementing this approach.
The engineering requirement goes beyond the floor installation. Heat load, surface temperature, zoning, heat source, controls and building construction all influence the system design.
APPLICATIONS
Where Radiant Heating
Where Radiant Heating
Can Make Sense.
Radiant systems can be considered where thermal comfort, floor-area utilization, building characteristics and the selected heat source support the engineering approach.
Large Halls
Radiant floor strategies for large occupied spaces where conventional air-heating approaches may require careful engineering evaluation.
Cold-Climate Buildings
Heating strategies for buildings where maintaining thermal comfort during cold conditions is a major requirement.
Specialised Spaces
Custom applications where the building form, occupancy and heat-source strategy support radiant heating.
ENGINEERING SCOPE
Designing the System
Designing the System
Behind the Surface.
A radiant system must be designed around the building's thermal requirement and the characteristics of the selected heat-transfer system.
01
Heat-Load Assessment
Establishing the building heating requirement before determining the appropriate radiant system strategy.
02
Surface Strategy
Evaluating floor or other radiant surfaces in relation to room use, construction and required thermal comfort.
03
Heat-Source Integration
Coordinating the radiant distribution system with the selected heating source and overall HVAC strategy.
04
Zone Planning
Dividing the system into appropriate thermal zones based on occupancy, space use and control requirements.
05
Controls
Considering temperature sensing, zone control and operating strategy as part of the complete system.
06
System Coordination
Integrating radiant heating with the building, insulation, HVAC and other services involved in the project.
ENGINEERING CONSIDERATION
Different Heat Transfer.
Different Heat Transfer.
Different Design Thinking.
Radiant heating and conventional air-based heating approach thermal comfort through different heat-transfer mechanisms.
The right choice depends on the building, climate, heat load, occupancy, heat source and project objectives. Radiant heating should therefore be evaluated as part of the complete HVAC strategy.
01
Heat Transfer
Surface-based radiant heat transfer versus predominantly air-based heat distribution.
02
Space Planning
The distribution method interacts directly with the architecture and occupied space.
03
Control Strategy
Thermal zoning and surface response need to be considered during system design.
04
Building Envelope
Insulation and building characteristics remain important factors in the overall heating requirement.
GROUND
HEAT SOURCE
HEAT SOURCE
RADIANT DISTRIBUTION
GEOTHERMAL INTEGRATION
Radiant Systems Can Work
Radiant Systems Can Work
With Sustainable Heat Sources.
Radiant distribution can be considered alongside geothermal and other suitable heat-source strategies when the building requirement and system design support the combination.
This creates an opportunity to evaluate the heat source, distribution method and building demand as one integrated engineering system.
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DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION
Comfort Begins
Comfort Begins
With the Right Analysis.
Radiant heating should be sized and configured according to the actual thermal requirement rather than treated as a standalone floor installation.
Our engineering approach considers the building, heat load, surface strategy, heat source and controls together.
Building Assessment
Understand the construction, occupancy and thermal characteristics of the space.
Heat Requirement
Establish the heating demand before developing the distribution strategy.
System Integration
Coordinate the radiant system with the selected heat source and other HVAC requirements.
Zone Control
Develop appropriate control considerations for different thermal zones.
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Radiant Heating Within
Radiant Heating Within
the Broader HVAC Strategy.
Radiant systems form part of a wider HVAC engineering capability that includes geothermal cooling, thermal-load optimization and integrated HVAC design.
Radiant Floor / Surface Systems
Engineering consideration of radiant distribution as part of a building's overall thermal comfort strategy.
Geothermal Integration
Evaluating the relationship between ground-source systems, heat transfer and radiant distribution.
Thermal Load Optimization
Understanding the building's thermal demand before determining the appropriate HVAC direction.
OUR APPROACH
From Thermal Requirement
From Thermal Requirement
to Radiant Comfort.
01
ASSESS
Understand building characteristics and heating requirements.
02
ANALYSE
Evaluate heat load, surfaces, heat source and zoning.
03
ENGINEER
Develop the appropriate radiant heating strategy.
04
INTEGRATE
Coordinate the system with building and HVAC requirements.
05
REVIEW
Evaluate the system against the intended comfort objective.
RADIANT / UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Exploring Radiant Heating
Exploring Radiant Heating
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Start with the building requirement, thermal load and engineering assessment before selecting the system.
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