Radiant Heating and Cooling with Itula’s ItuString+ and ItuGraf Panels in Sports Halls
Below is a detailed summary of why this solution is an excellent choice for such environments:
1. Uniform and comfortable indoor climate
Radiant heating and cooling are based on the control of thermal radiation without the need to recirculate large amounts of air. This produces:
- A uniform temperature throughout the space without the feeling of draft.
- A fast response to temperature changes without high thermal inertia.
- A quiet operation, which is especially important in sports facilities where sound levels can otherwise be high.
2. Energy efficiency and environmental friendliness
- Radiant heating operates efficiently at lower water temperatures than traditional heating systems, which allows for good compatibility with renewable energy sources such as heat pumps.
- Radiant cooling utilizes higher cooling water temperatures, making cooling more energy efficient compared to traditional mechanical air conditioning solutions.
- The panels can be integrated into an intelligent control system that adjusts the operation according to the use of the space.
3. Suitability for high and open spaces
Exercise facilities are often high and large, which makes convective (air circulation-based) heating and cooling solutions ineffective:
- Radiation affects people and surfaces directly, not the air, so the heating or cooling is directed directly to the used space and does not rise up.
- The panels can be installed on the ceiling or on a high wall, so they do not take up floor or wall space – important especially in free movement areas of exercise facilities.
- The panels are protected with protective plates or a protective net that protects the ceiling radiators and prevents balls from falling on the radiator rafts. ItuString+ and ItuGraf panels are classified in the highest protection class by the ISP Stuttgart test laboratory (DIN 18032-3)
4.Durability and easy maintenance
ItuString+ and ItuGraf panels are made of durable materials that are well suited to public and harsh conditions.
- The panels have no moving parts, which reduces the need for maintenance and extends the life cycle.
- A clean and hygienic solution, as the air movement does not collect or spread dust or contaminants.
5. Design and acoustics
- ItuGraf panels offer a combination of radiant heating and acoustic attenuation, which is important in echoing sports facilities.
- The modern design of the panels allows for an aesthetic result without compromising technical performance.
Itula’s radiant heating and cooling solutions with ItuString+ and ItuGraf panels bring to sports facilities:
- A pleasant and draft-free climate
- Energy efficiency and compatibility with renewable energy
- A solution that is functional, quiet, maintenance-free and space-saving
- Excellent acoustics and durability