22.05.2026

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In practice | Could your chilled ceiling become a value generator?

Not every revalorisation strategy requires major works or significant investment.Sometimes, existing infrastructure already present within your building can become an unexpected performance driver.

This is often the case with chilled ceilings installed in many office buildings constructed or refurbished 20 to 30 years ago. Originally designed only for cooling purposes, these systems can, under the right conditions, be converted into climate ceilings capable of providing both heating and cooling.

A relatively discreet technical adaptation. A much larger value creation opportunity than it may first appear.

More than a technical upgrade. A revalorisation opportunity.

In a traditional setup, cooling is provided through the ceiling while heating relies on radiators or fan coil units. The idea is simple. Use the existing ceiling network to also provide heating.

The potential benefits are multiple:

✓ removing or reducing visible heating units;

✓ freeing up usable floor space;

✓ improving the visual quality of spaces;

✓ increasing layout flexibility;

✓ enhancing the perceived quality of the building.

Greater comfort with lower energy consumption

Climate ceilings primarily operate through radiant heat.

Unlike traditional systems that mainly heat the air, radiant systems have a stronger impact on how occupants actually experience comfort.

As a result, the same comfort level can often be maintained while reducing air temperature by 1 to 2°C. That difference may appear small. Its energy impact is not.

As an indication:

reducing indoor temperature by 1°C can generate approximately 7% heating energy savings;
overall savings of 5% to 15% may be achieved depending on the building configuration.

Supporting decarbonisation goals

Climate ceilings operate with low-temperature heating systems, typically between 35°C and 40°C. This makes them particularly well suited for low-temperature heat pumps.

As part of a retrofit replacing a gas boiler with a heat pump, potential benefits may include:

lower CO₂ emissions;
improved EPC performance;
support for ESG objectives;
contribution to decarbonisation pathways and EU Taxonomy alignment.

"This is not only an energy discussion. At a time when energy performance increasingly influences long-term asset value, this type of intervention can become a strategic lever.

Julien ThirifaysEnergy Expert

A direct impact on occupant experience

The benefits go beyond energy indicators.

For building users, climate ceilings can also provide:

more homogeneous thermal comfort;
no draught sensation;
completely silent operation;
cleaner and more comfortable spaces.

The resulting energy and comfort improvements may also contribute to credits within certification schemes such as BREEAM.

A relevant solution. But not a universal one.

This approach still requires a detailed assessment. Several elements should be carefully evaluated:

the presence of an existing chilled ceiling;
available heating capacity;
hydraulic compatibility;
integration with the existing control system;
desired flexibility between heating and cooling modes.

In the most favourable scenarios, most of the work remains concentrated in the plant room, with limited impact on occupants. In other situations, more extensive adaptations may be required.

Could your climate ceiling unlock hidden value?

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In practice | Could your chilled ceiling become a value generator?

More than a technical upgrade. A revalorisation opportunity.

Greater comfort with lower energy consumption

Supporting decarbonisation goals

A direct impact on occupant experience

A relevant solution. But not a universal one.

Could your climate ceiling unlock hidden value?

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In practice | Could your chilled ceiling become a value generator?

More than a technical upgrade. A revalorisation opportunity.

Greater comfort with lower energy consumption

Supporting decarbonisation goals

A direct impact on occupant experience

A relevant solution. But not a universal one.

Could your climate ceiling unlock hidden value?

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