Hunter
Douglas Architectural the global leader in the management of indoor
climate, energy and acoustics has introduced the first modular felt
ceiling system in the world.
Inspired
by a generation of designs HeartFelt is a new creative and attractive
linear ceiling system that generates a warm ambience, offers
exceptional acoustic control and is sustainable by design.
For
thousands of years felting has been a popular method for creating
textiles. Its unique structure and soft appearance make it an
intriguing material and one that designers across the world have
produced iconic designs from, in clothing garments, furniture and
fashion accessories. Inspired by these special felt products and
their designers, Hunter Douglas have created the ultimate modular
ceiling that is not only functional but pleasing to both the eye and
ear.
The
HeartFelt ceiling system offers architects, Installers and building
owners an advanced budget friendly ceiling system with optimal
acoustic control in a material that is 100% recyclable.
Felt
has long been associated with sound absorption and the HeartFelt
Ceiling System is no exception. The felts sound absorbing qualities
when combined with the design of the ceiling can have a dramatic
effect on how sound moves around a space. Hunter Douglas have
designed a system that can be specified in a multitude of forms with
panel widths, distance between panels and ceiling height all
determining the acoustic performance of a building.
Hunter
Douglas believes that architects and interior designers will
appreciate the design possibilities offered by the HeartFelt product
offer. Each panel is box shaped and is easily clicked on to the
specially designed carrier system. HeartFelt is currently available
in five different shades of grey which include off white, light grey,
middle grey, dark grey and anthracite. These soft colour tones have
been designed to be interchangeable to add to the visual feature that
the ceiling system can bring to a room. By changing the distance
between the panels and varying the height and location within the
room space architects and designers can make the ceiling play a
pivotal role within the overall design of the interior.
The
unique nature of felt and its sound absorption qualities make it an
ideal fabric for use in a variety of environments including health,
education, commercial buildings, offices and retail establishments.
It offers ease of access to the plenum and is simple to keep clean
and maintain with either a feather duster or vacuum cleaner. The
design flexibility of the HeartFelt system has seen the product also
used on interior walls for which Hunter Douglas have developed a
special carrier system.
Sustainability
HeartFelt
linear ceiling panels are made of non-woven thermoformed polyester
fibres. They are 100% recyclable and have received a czc bronze
certificate from the cradle-to-cradle products innovation Institute.
The carrier and suspension system, which are produced from aluminium
and galvanized steel, are also 100% recyclable and reusable. They are
dust and dirt resistant and are certified to the indoor European
standard EN 15251. HeartFelt is a fully patented product that
complies with the leading criteria regarding the emission of volatile
organic compounds (VOC’s) and has a fire certification to EN 13501
Class B, S1, d0. The product also complies with the low demands for
use in non-polluting buildings.
Hunter
Douglas Architectural collaborates with architects and designers
around the world to create architectural products that meet the needs
of each individual project. The results end up in our window
coverings, ceilings and walls, and facades, not to mention support,
from design development to post-installation service.
