ing bodies must therefore be sized

with a �T<35°C) although, in struc-

tural terms, the differences are

minimal.

The radiator system is highly

versatile, both in terms of in-

stallation in various environments

(due to simple low cost brick work)

and in terms of design (even if

something goes wrong, all that has

to be done is to change the number

of modules required), whereas un-

derfloor systems involve more com-

plex design and maintenance opera-

tions. Moreover, these radiators

blend easily with interior design,

a principle for Tubes. The compa-

ny ensures that its product stands

out from the others in this market,

thus assuming a position of lead-

ership in the high level segment.

Soho, like all the other models in

the Tubes collection, has aesthet-

ic and design features that have

earned the heat radiating compo-

nent its rightful place in envi-

ronmental design.

It is well-known that underfloor

heating is difficult to modify,

with the further aggravating fac-

tor that all structural variations

of the surrounding spaces - from

interaction

with

furnishings

to

the flooring finishes themselves -

have upon it. Wood flooring, for

example, reduces the system’s core

thermal power by 40% in propor-

tion to consumption; a wardrobe or

double bed take up more than 50%

of a room’s heating area; the same

goes for rugs, whether in contem-

porary

or

traditional

settings,

which drastically reduce heat loss

in a space. Underfloor heating is

generally used in poorly insulat-

ed environments where the floor

temperature (which is higher than

that of the surrounding air) com-

pensates for heat dispersion from

the walls, and has an effect on

the existing temperature. In fact

this underfloor system noticeably

reduces the inner height of the

house. All this leads to numer-

ous problems in the correct design

of the heating system since the

lay-out and interior design of the

space are still unknown factors.

Soho therefore offers the best so-

lution, fitting in perfectly with

the style of any type of accommoda-

tion, and yet still allowing a free

rein to furnishings.

In Passive Buildings and catego-

ries A+, A and B, low temperature

radiators ensure a state of per-

fect comfort: if the components

have been placed correctly, then

the environmental conditions are a

clear improvement on spaces with

underfloor

heating.

In

Passive

Buildings,

environmental

wellbe-

ing is ensured by the structure’s

high

insulating

properties.

As

this building category does not

require large quantities of heat

to deal with heat dispersion from

the walls, a radiator like Soho

enables constant temperature ad-

justment, rapidly interacting with

its surroundings and maintaining a

comfortable environment.

Other Soho strong points are its

speedy warm-up and its ability to

maintain temperature at a comfort-

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