Saddle Peak

  • Year

    2014

  • Area

    12,000 sqft

  • Architect

    Steve Kent Architects

  • Installer

    Kline’s Kustom Heating and Air Inc.

Radiant Ceiling
Radiant Ceiling
Heat Pump
Heat Pump
Dehumidification
Dehumidification
HRV
HRV

Set amidst Saddle Peak, California, this 2014 creation spans 12,000 sq. ft. Crafted by Steve Kent Architects and installed by Kline’s Kustom Heating and Air Inc., it fuses modernity with utility.

Featuring discreet Messana Ray Magic® radiant ceiling tech for climate control, paired with intuitive Messana Controls and air-to-water heat pumps for energy-efficient temperature management.

The Messana HRV system ensures air quality, while a four-pipe system and Radiant floor tech enhance comfort. Overlooking Malibu mountains, the residence embraces its environment.

The Messana ATU system maintains air quality, complementing the 15-car garage’s elevator and CO2 ventilation. Five air-to-water heat pumps drive an all-electric approach, reflecting sustainability.

In short, this 2014 project in Saddle Peak, California, blends modern living, functionality, and environmental consciousness seamlessly.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.