Heating + Material Considerations

In a public space you need heating – especially for cafe/bar places. I looked up heating for commercial uses and came across Pulsar 2400 which is essentially a heating pod hung from the ceiling. The other is Summit 2600 a heating block that can run horizontally/vertically along the wall.

(Retrieved from: https://www.herschel-infrared.com.au/product/pulsar/)

(Retrieved from: https://www.herschel-infrared.com.au/product/summit/)

As much as I love the unique look of the Pulsar 2400, I feel like it may take away from the light installation. The Summit 2600 would fit very well with my design, and could run along the wall of the back of the booth seats and above the shelves in the bar area. It is also much less expensive than the heating pods.

For the Lorne Street entrance I looked at garage doors for commercial use and came across MetecnoPanel and Dominator Sierra, which happen to be insulated as well. It is important to consider heating in the public interior space as I want the people using the cafe area to feel warm and cozy.

(Retrieved from: https://www.metalcraftgroup.co.nz/products/metal-insulated-panels/products/metecnopanel-pir/)

(Retieved from: https://www.dominator.co.nz/residential-doors/insulated-sectional-doors/dominator-sierra.html#!tab3)

Personally I like the look of the Dominator Sierra morre, however the Metecno Panel is more convincing to me in the fact that it shows the insulation built into it. The Dominator Sierra mentions that it is an excellent sound barrier as well, but because the space is used as a walkway too for the public (the door will stay open throughout the day), it does not matter whether the door absorbs noise pollution.

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