Cooling in KiwiLand

The weather in New Zealand can be unpredictable. Locals like to joke that you can experience all four seasons in one day. On average, heating is used on New Zealand's alpine South Island for about 200 days. Nevertheless, summers can become very hot. For builders, a good reason to cool their house during this time. But when the air conditioning blows cold air from the ceiling and the fan can be heard, it becomes uncomfortable within one's own four walls.

A new solution was needed! So the builders found their way to our partner Central Heating New Zealand Ltd. – a specialist in water-based and sustainable surface heating and cooling systems. The team led by Lyall Smith was able to quickly convince the builders of the silent and draft-free ceiling cooling. It pleasantly and healthily tempers the body in summer. Unlike a conventional air conditioning system, the cooling ceiling works through pleasant radiant exchange. No cold drafts and no dust swirling – so cooling can also be done at night.

On the substructure, 7.2 m² of ModularPanels with already integrated aluminium multi-layer composite pipe were installed. A heating and cooling manifold connects the cooling circuits into a whole.

In the cooler months, underfloor heating warms the house.

From now on, it means: Stay in bed longer! The builders enjoy the view of their beautiful garden and can now relax a little longer in a perfectly tempered bedroom.

Project board:

Variotherm System: 7.2 m² ModularCeiling Classic

Variotherm Partner: Central Heating New Zealand Ltd.

Energy Source: Air-to-water heat pump

Photos: Central Heating New Zealand Ltd.