Imagine gathering together in a beautiful, historic old church building or large, expansive place of worship. As you and your family gather together, you are distracted by the sound of the furnace starting up. Or perhaps it’s summer, and you’re sweating uncomfortably due to a lack of air conditioning.
In a house of worship, heating and cooling should be a quiet comfort. Depending on the age of the building, it’s possible the luxury of air conditioning did not exist when your church or synagogue was built. Or perhaps budgetary concerns have not allowed for upgrades and preventative maintenance since the system installation. It’s not easy to make a change in some of these older buildings, but every member of your congregation should be comfortable in any seat, all year long.
What’s the Best HVAC Solution for Churches, Synagogues, and Places of Worship?
Places of Worship need heating and cooling systems that are designed to increase comfort, are quiet to operate, and energy efficient. Installing or upgrading an HVAC system in a place of worship can be difficult because of the unique architectural surroundings and large open spaces. Artcool Systems can assess your current energy consumption and the layout of your building to design a customized HVAC solution — whether that be upgrades and retrofits or a brand new system.
Some heating and cooling options to consider include:
- Mini-split systems for zone cooling allowing you to control the climate of specific areas and closing off areas that aren’t in use
- Radiant heating with electric heating coils or water-heated tubing for quiet operation and increased energy savings
- Programmable thermostats allowing daily and weekly schedules to maximize energy savings
But our work doesn’t stop there. At Artcool Systems, we have had the opportunity to work with several older buildings and churches — some with significant challenges. When approaching an HVAC project in an older building, our design process extends beyond the recommendation of a specific product or unit to include architectural considerations such as:
- What is the existing system, if any?
- How can a system be designed and installed that won’t detract or distract from the inherent beauty of the architecture and, in the case of a place of worship, the contemplative quality of the space?
- Will significant structural design changes or the installation of ducting weaken the integrity of the building?
- Does funding permit an extensive installation?
Schedule an HVAC Estimate for Your Place of Worship Today
Artcool Systems can provide HVAC services for religious organizations in London, Ontario, and all of South Western Ontario. When you work with Artcool Systems, you get personal attention and expert care every step of the way.
Our technicians can work around your worship schedule to avoid important service times and meeting times. We clean up after ourselves and are always sure to be respectful of your time and space.
