VARICOOL TKM-C

Radiant ceiling textile

The jointless VARICOOL TKM-C radiant heating and cooling ceiling is suitable for projects where a closed ceiling surface is to be combined with thermal activation. Visually, it corresponds to a conventional drywall ceiling. Full-surface ceiling activation and individual ceiling designs are possible.

For higher acoustic requirements, insulation strips can be arranged between the heating and cooling registers. The heating and cooling registers are mounted directly on the structural ceiling. The textile is fixed to the walls using special profiles.

Components such as luminaires or sprinklers can be integrated into the closed ceiling.

VARICOOL TKM can also be implemented as a ceiling sail.

-> This climate ceiling system is only available in Switzerland.

Thermal comfort according to EN ISO 7730, SIA 382/1
Building material class B-s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1
High heating and cooling capacity
Advanced sound absorption values (class B)
Easy to install
Components can be integrated

Cooling capacity > 75 W/m² (8 K)
Heating capacity > 75 W/m² (15 K)
Sound absorption Class B
Carbon footprint < 25 kg CO₂/m²

Basis for assessment

Cooling capacity

The cooling capacity corresponds to the amount of energy per second removed from the room via heat radiation and convection. It is determined in accredited climate laboratories in accordance with SN EN 14240.

For comparison: the heat emitted by a person in an office via radiation and convection is approx. 70 – 80 W; the heat emitted by a laptop is approx. 20 – 50 W.

Heating capacity

The heating capacity corresponds to the energy per second added to the room via heat radiation and convection. It is determined in accredited climate laboratories in accordance with SN EN 14037.

For comparison: The heat output of a person in an office via radiation and convection is approx. 70 – 80 W, whilst that of a laptop is approx. 20 – 50 W.

Sound absorption

As the largest unobstructed surface in a room, the ceiling is particularly well suited to sound absorption. The sound absorption class is determined in accordance with EN ISO 11654, based on measurements carried out in accordance with EN ISO 354 in accredited laboratories.

It serves as a parameter for acoustic designers to calculate the effect of a product on a room’s reverberation time.

Carbon footprint

The carbon footprint describes the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product. These emissions are expressed as CO₂ equivalents. The life cycle stages considered are specified in the respective Environmental Product Declaration and its defined system boundaries.

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) transparently presents various environmental impacts of a product based on a life cycle assessment. The calculation is carried out in accordance with the standards and methodological requirements specified in the EPD. Where stated, the EPD is verified by an independent third party.