Thermal, physical and acoustical comfort: Thermal Wellbeing
How long do you think modern radiant cooling technology has been around? Five years? Ten? Although radiant cooling is relatively new to the United States, it has been popular throughout Europe for quite some time! Recognized as the “father of modern radiant cooling,” Italian scientist and inventor Roberto Messana first began experimenting with radiant floor
Some of you may recognize this $32M Malibu home that we posted back in August. Since then, it officially became California's first zero-carbon certified home! “Zero 1” was recently visited by real estate enthusiast and YouTuber, Enes Yilmazer. Head over to his Youtube to watch the full tour of this incredible home designed by MariSol
Our team has just completed the start-up of a hydronic radiant system at the new Atherton Civic Center ($32M)! The new Atherton Civic Center features a hydronic four-pipe heating and cooling system. The system uses our Ray Magic® Quad ceiling tiles and an Uponor radiant floor. 🔥❄ The advantage of a four-pipe system is that
How often do you think the average person thinks about their indoor air quality? Once a week? Once a month? If they knew how important IAQ was, they’d probably think about it daily! Good indoor air quality can prevent occupants from developing certain respiratory ailments. You spend a huge portion of your life indoors,
Are you aware of the potential dangers of excessive EMF exposure? Some studies show a link between exposure to EMF and an increased rate of health problems. This is scary to think about, especially when you realize that we are exposed to EMF almost 24/7! In order to limit exposure to the radiation produced by
Do you know the difference between an Active House and a Passive House? Although they sound like opposites, they are actually very similar! Passive homes focus on high levels of insulation and air-tightness, allowing them to operate using up to 90% less energy. While Active Homes also aim to be energy efficient, they tend to
We're back with another FAQ Friday post! It's a simple question, but we get asked this often: "Why go radiant? What are the benefits?" There are a variety of reasons to go with a radiant system over a forced-air system. Messana radiant systems: Provide optimal Thermal Wellbeing™ Provide both heating and cooling Are more energy-efficient
Here at Messana, our goal is to provide our users the best possible Thermal Wellbeing™ for their home or office. An important part of this is IAQ (Indoor Air Quality). For this reason, Messana has specifically designed ATUs (Air Treatment Units) that integrate a high-efficiency HRV with a NTD (Neutral Temperature Dehumidifier) to introduce
TRUE or FALSE: The use of Ray Magic® ceiling panels can slow the spread of airborne viruses like COVID-19? TRUE! A major downside of traditional forced-air systems is that they consistently recirculate the same air throughout a home or building. This means that dust, particulates, and other contaminants are pumped throughout the space. Meanwhile,
For the last 20 years, we have consistently innovated to create the best climate control system possible. We are revolutionizing the industry by moving away from the outdated wall thermostat and have put that power right in our customer's pocket! Now, users can make any adjustments that they see necessary right from our smartphone app
