the heat blade by gavin harris from uk

‘The Radical Radiator of the Future’

Explanation of Ideas
‘The Heat Blade’ is a radiator designed using a single repeated element that is assembled together to create a heating component of a specified length.

Designed as a protrusion or blade cast in either ceramic or metal, the individual elements internally have pipes cast as an integral part of their form. Using a baffle, these pipes allow for the flow of heated water out into each blade and back into the vertical section before it travels forward into the next component. The water completes its circuit returning to the base of the unit within the rear of the element.

The blades are set at different angles so as not to block the heat output one from the other. Setout like a fan or stair, the blades cause the radiating heat to create its own air current: the heated air rises upwards and outwards from the vertical heating element while a vortex of cool air is drawn to the unit base - providing even heating within a space.

Usage
Set vertically, the Heat Blade nests within the corner of a room or near doorways. Held horizontally with wall mounting brackets, the Heat Blade fits low to walls behind, below, or above lounges and other furniture. In bathrooms and entries, the shape of the blades allows for the hanging of towels and robes, coats and jackets keeping them dry and warm as appropriate.

Construction
The Heat Blade permits the end user to specify the designed height. The radiator would then be assembled within the factory and pressure tested. With the use of an adjustable vertical support, the completed unit would be fixed to the floor and ceiling. The water connection would be made at the radiator base with a valve for control and or drainage of the system as required. Cover plates would hide both the top and base connectors creating a shadow line.

Conclusion
The Heat Blade is a simple clean lined, flexible solution to the many possible locations a radiator can be used. The design is logical as well as beautifully modern and exciting.

Contact:

Gavin Harris + Henrietta Reed
166 Thomas More House
London
Ec2y 8bu
Telephone : +44 (0)78 8064 8779

Gavin Harris
Email: [email protected]