Infrared Heating for Churches, Heritage Building & Community Spaces

Historic buildings deserve heating that's as carefully considered as the spaces themselves.

For more than 10 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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26+

Countries across Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa

100+

Spaces built worldwide

UK

Based team and specialists

1-4

Days - from installation to your use

Infrared Warmth Designed Around Your Building

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

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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Worship

Places of Worship

Heating designed around worship, reflection, and community life across a diverse range of faith buildings.

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Community

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

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Why 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:

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Focus warmth where people gather
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Supports zoned heating across different spaces
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Performs well in intermittently occupied buildings
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Minimises disruption during installation
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Reduces ongoing maintenance
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Avoids forced air movement around sensitive interiors

Technical Comparison

Infrared vs Traditional Heating

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

Instant infrared encourages diverse use

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.

Supporting the decision making process

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.

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Why choose us for your infrared project?

We've supplied more than 25,000 infrared heating products, completed 1,000s of successful projects and spent more than 10 years specialising exclusively in infrared heating. Today our UK-based technical specialists support organisations from the earliest design conversations through specification, commissioning and ongoing support.

What makes the difference isn't simply the products we supply. It's the experience we've gained solving real-world heating challenges in buildings where every project demands a different approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Heritage building interior

Let's Talk About Your Heritage Project

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.