Commercial

Alma Station

  • Year

    2018

  • Area

    5,500 sqft

  • Architect

    Hayes Group Architects

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Interface Group

  • Designer

    The Wiseman Group

Radiant Ceiling
Radiant Ceiling
Heat Pump
Heat Pump

In 2018, Palo Alto, California, unveiled an architectural masterpiece, a 5,500 sqft project by Hayes Group Architects, embodying modern design and sustainable comfort. More than a building, it testified to the fusion of contemporary aesthetics and eco-conscious living, with interior design by The Wiseman Group reaching new heights of sophistication.

Inspired by an adjacent tower, the project seamlessly integrated residential flats, creating a harmonious union of elegance and innovation. The flats seemingly float above vibrant roof gardens and three commercial levels, with terra cotta cladding paying homage to the city’s traditional clay tile roofs.

Central to its appeal was the state-of-the-art climate control system. The Messana Ray Magic® radiant ceiling, coupled with Messana Controls and an air-to-water heat pump, delivers efficient and precise heating and cooling, epitomizing the fusion of modern aesthetics with sustainable living. This project showcases how architectural excellence and eco-conscious technology can coexist, prioritizing occupants’ wellbeing and embracing innovation and sustainability in Palo Alto’s heart.

 

Exterior view of our radiant cooling and heating penthouse project.
Bathroom that is heated and cooled via a radiant ceiling. Patio of our penthouse project which relies on radiant ceiling panels for hydronic heating and cooling. Exterior of penthouse that uses Messana Ray Magic® radiant ceiling panels for hydronic heating and cooling. Exterior photo of penthouse project that relies on radiant cooling and heating.
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What is a Radiant Floor?

A radiant floor is a type of heating and cooling system that uses the surface area of the floor to transfer thermal energy to or from the objects in a room through radiation. Radiant floors can be electric (heating only) or hydronic (heating and cooling). mControls can manage both types of radiant floors to maximize occupant comfort.
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What is a Hydronic Fan Coil?

A hydronic fan coil is a type of heating and cooling system that uses hot or chilled water to control the temperature of a room. It consists of a heat exchanger, a fan, and a coil, and is typically installed within the wall, ceiling, or floor. The heat exchanger is connected to a water source, which can be an air-to-water heat pump, boiler, or a chiller, and circulates the water through the coil to provide heating or cooling to the room. The fan within the unit distributes the air that passes over the coil, introducing either warm or cool air to the room.
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What is Radiant Heating?

Radiant heating is an energy-efficient heating technology that, unlike traditional forced-air systems that heat the air, employs warm radiant surfaces like ceilings or floors to deliver infrared heat directly to objects and people within a space. Radiant heating creates a comfortable, even distribution of warmth, without the need for visible and noisy equipment.

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What is Condensation?

Condensation forms on cold surfaces when the air surrounding the surface is humid and the surface temperature drops below the dew point temperature of the air. mSense room comfort sensors continuously monitor the dew point in each room and Messana Controls ensure that the radiant ceiling or floor surface temperature never falls below the dew point to avoid condensation.

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What is Radiant Cooling?

Radiant cooling is an energy-efficient cooling technology that, unlike traditional forced-air systems that cool the air, employs chilled radiant surfaces like ceilings or floors to directly absorb the heat radiated by objects and people within a space. Radiant cooling creates a comfortable, even distribution of coolness, without the need for visible and noisy equipment.

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What is a Radiant Ceiling?

A radiant ceiling is a type of heating and cooling hydronic terminal that uses the large unobstructed surface area of the ceiling to transfer thermal energy to or from the objects in a room through thermal radiation. Radiant ceilings can be used as a standalone terminal or in conjunction with other heating and cooling systems to provide an energy-efficient and effective indoor climate solution.

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