Beam systems are an alternative to traditional “all-air” conditioning systems. Beams use water to move energy through a building and service the building’s sensible (dry) cooling load, relying on the air-side simply to meet ventilation requirements and satisfy latent (wet) loads. This drastically reduces primary air volumes supplied to a space and leads to energy savings, improved comfort levels, and the ability to effectively integrate a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS).
Beam systems result in energy savings since water is more efficient at transporting heat than air is, and the smaller footprint of a beam system allows for a greater mechanical and architectural flexibility.