28/05/2026
The current heatwave is a good reminder of something we often see overlooked in AV spaces. ☀️
It’s not just people that struggle in high temperatures — AV systems do too.
In warmer conditions, we often see a subtle shift in performance across meeting rooms and boardroom setups — not always obvious at first, but noticeable over time.
Excess heat can quietly impact:
• system reliability
• device lifespan
This is especially common in enclosed rooms, retrofit spaces, or where equipment hasn’t been designed with airflow in mind.
This is where office fit-out design becomes critical.
Accurately understanding how much heat AV equipment will generate — and feeding that into HVAC design — is something that needs to be considered at the design stage, not after installation.
When AV, ventilation, and space usage are planned together early in a fit-out, systems perform consistently. When they’re not, issues tend to show up later — often at the worst time.
That’s exactly where we work with clients — at the point where spaces are being designed, not just fitted out.
If things feel slightly less reliable this week, there’s usually a reason behind it.
Happy to share our thoughts if helpful: https://www.boomspace.co.uk/contact/