[Greenbuilding] Solution sought for heat rising problem

[Clarke Olsen]

Some large industrial/commercial spaces use a fan with a fabric duct to move air down to where it's needed. 
The fan is close to the ceiling, fitted to a like diameter tube reaching almost to the floor. Presumably, on a low
setting...
Clarke Olsen
clarkeolsendesign.com
373 route 203
Spencertown, NY 12165 
USA
518-392-4640
colsen at taconic.net




On Oct 23, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Sacie Lambertson <sacie.lambertson at gmail.com> wrote:

> All, currently in Vermont; staying in a lovely house with a big  30'x30', tall 25'+ living room converted from a barn.  In addition to a radiant heated concrete floor, a new pellet stove that blows heat into the space has recently been installed.  About a third of the room is divided by a loft space that forms an extension to the larger room underneath and a bed room above.  The very high ceiling for the entire space is contiguous.
> 
> How to bring the rising warm air down to the occupied space below?
> 
> The space is well insulated but at the same time it has many windows, at least ten.  It would not be practical nor would it look good to install a beam across the space from which a fan could be hung.  I don't think one can hang a large fan on what would have to be at least a 15 foot single pole.
> 
> Ideas/suggestions/solutions for a good way to distribute the warm air would be appreciated.  When winter hits this part of the world, the bedroom space will be overly warm while those sitting below will be uncomfortably cold.
> 
> thanks, Sacie
> 
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