What is an OpenCeiling?

An OpenCeiling consists of multiple illuminated photopanels, designed to fit in every existing dropped / suspended ceiling.

Combined, the illuminated photopanels form a realistic illusion of a beautiful skylight. Beautiful skies with gentle cloud patterns, possibly in combination with overhanging blossom branches, can all be brought inside.

Because we illuminate the photopanels with lamps that replicates the spectrum of real daylight the OpenCeiling gives people the illusion they are under a real skylight, triggering positive psychological responses for all its users.

You have full control over the design of your own OpenCeiling. From our image-library you can choose from multiple ‘skyscapes’ . The OpenCeiling can come in any size; from a single 2’ by 2’ to as large as the size of your ceiling.

 

 The OpenCeilling consists of 3 components

  • 1. Our luminaire is specifically developed for OpenCeilings in order to ensure a perfect light distribution over the photopanels . The energy efficient T5 fluorescent tubes mimic the light  color of real daylight (6500K). The fluorescent tubes are controlled by a dimmable Osram or Philips electronic control gear with an analog interface 1-10V.

     

  • 2. An OpenCeiling consists of multiple translucent photo panels. On these panels a realistic, high-definition image of a blue sky, clouds and trees is printed. These panels take the place of the current ceiling-tiles of your suspended grid-ceiling. The panels itself have excellent flame retardant qualities (fire-class B1 or 1Y) in order to comply to all safety regulations.


     

  • 3. The aluminum OpenFrame lifts our photopanels several centimeters into the suspended ceiling. It transforms the existing grid of the suspended ceiling into the 3D structure of a window casing. This contributes to the illusion of a real skylight.



Installation of the OpenCeiling

The OpenCeiling is specifically designed to fit into any dropped or suspended grid ceiling system. The standard measurements of these ceilings are either 2’x2’ (60cmx60cm) or 2’x4’(60cmx120cm). There should be a space of at least 10 Inches (25cm) between structural and dropped ceiling in order to provide enough space of our luminaire.

For non-standard grid system ceilings it could still be possible  to install your OpenCeiling. Please contact us for more technical assistance.