Historic buildings deserve heating that's as carefully considered as the spaces themselves.
For more than 9 years, we've specialised exclusively in infrared heating, helping organisations find practical heating solutions for churches, listed and heritage buildings, and community spaces, that are difficult to heat using conventional systems.
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Churches and places of worship projects
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Cathedrals supplied
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Technical support team
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Silent heating respecting character
Every old building is different. We've worked with buildings that have high ceilings, limited power supplies, listed status, sensitive interiors and changing occupancy patterns. That's why we never begin with products. We begin by understanding how, when, and how often your building is used, by whom and for what reasons, before designing a heating solution around it.
Churches
Create a warmer, more welcoming church while respecting its history, congregation, long-term future, and the desire for greater economy, sustainability and net zero.
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Places of Worship
Heating designed around worship, reflection, and community life across a diverse range of faith buildings.
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Community Halls
Where scheduling, economy and easy control at a distance is key infrared heating supports year-round community use with heating designed for flexible layouts that heats different spaces at different times
Explore Community HeatingWhy Heritage Organisations Choose Infrared
One of the biggest misconceptions we come across is the belief that older buildings need more heating. In reality, they need heating that's delivered more intelligently. Infrared is often chosen because it helps:
Technical Comparison
Feature
KIASA Infrared
Traditional Air
Heating approach
Radiant warmth directed towards occupied areas
Heats the surrounding air
Large open buildings
Focuses warmth where people gather
Heat rises into unused space first
Intermittent use
Direct warmth for changing users
Requires longer pre-heating
Energy use
Supports zoned, targeted heating
Heats unused parts of the building, leading to unnecessary energy use.
Installation
Low-disruption installation options
Requires disruptive and extensive building work.
Heritage sensitivity
Meets requirements for historic buildings
Can have greater installation impact
Air movement
No forced air circulation
Some systems circulate air, dust and draughts around sensitive historic features.
Maintenance
Low maintenance once installed
Boilers and pipework require regular servicing
When buildings feel comfortable, people use them differently. We've seen churches become more welcoming for use after services, community halls support a wider range of activities at different times throughout the week, and heritage buildings become more practical for everyday use.
Heating isn't simply about comfort. It's about helping buildings continue serving the communities of which they are part.
Heating decisions rarely involve just one person. We regularly support trustees, committees, contractors, electricians and volunteers, helping explain the options, answering technical questions and providing the information needed to make confident decisions.
One of the reasons organisations choose Kiasa is because we'll explain the recommendation clearly. What's more, if we don't think infrared is the right solution, we'll tell you. work better and last longer. Our products solve real problems with clean design and honest materials.
With 9 years specialising in infrared heating, our UK-based technical team and dedicated church heating range help us design solutions around your building, congregation and available power.
We’re passionate about keeping churches warm, welcoming and at the heart of their communities, supporting your committee and electrician from initial advice through to installation and ongoing care.
Infrared supports a more targeted approach to heating by focusing warmth where people gather rather than heating the entire building. Running costs will always depend on the size of the building, system design and how it's used.
Warm-up times are typically around 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the building, system design and external conditions.
Where suitable internet access is available, KIASA can specify smart control systems that allow approved users to manage heating remotely and schedule different heating zones.
Yes. Infrared pew heaters are designed with low surface temperatures, built-in overheating protection, and timed controls to support safe day-to-day operation.
Absolutely. We regularly support trustees, committees, caretakers, contractors and electricians, helping everyone understand the proposed heating solution and how it has been designed around the building.
Every heritage building has its own history, its own challenges and its own future.
Whether you're planning a church refurbishment, improving a community hall or exploring options for a listed building, we'll help you understand what's possible and recommend a heating solution designed around your building and not around a standard specification.
