Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are now considered a necessity in new buildings in Lebanon.
Heating Specifications
Heating |
Approx Cost |
- Cast iron shell boiler including fuel oil burner complete with valves, gauges, thermometer, & other accessories (Italian manufactured). Capacity: 70,000 kcal/hr
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$2800-$3200 |
- Electric water heater, 3mm shell thickness, 100 liters capacity including fixings, accessories, supports, & connections to utilities (Locally manufactured)
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$200-$220 |
- Decorative cast iron radiator, 540 kcal/hr, 4 panels, with fittings & supports complete (Italian manufactured) including connection only to hot water pipes
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$150-$200/radiator |
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Decorative Cast Iron Radiators – Modern
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Decorative Cast Iron Radiators – Antique
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Ventilation and Air Conditioning Specifications
Ventilation & A/C |
Approx Cost |
- Galvanized metal sheet rectangular ducts with hangers, supports & elbows including all accessories (excluding insulation)
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$5-$7/Kg |
- Volume dampers in rectangular ducts, size 800mm x 400mm including splitters, vanes, & all fixings & accessories
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$85-$110 |
- As above, size 450mm x 200mm
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$45-$65 |
- Air handling unit, total cooling load 11KW, air flow 1,000 It/s including valves, thermostats & necessary controls complete with supports, sound absorbers etc
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$5,500-$7,500 |
- As above, total cooling load 60KW, air flow 3,000 It/s
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$10,000-$12,000 |
- Fan coil unit, total cooling load 5KW, air flow 3,000 It/s, with cooling/heating coil, ducted, concealed type including valves, thermostats, & all necessary controls complete with supports, & vibration isolators
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$1,400-$1,600 |
- As above, total cooling load 14KW, air flow 800 It/s
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$2,500-$3,000 |
- Wall mounted heat pump mini-split unit, 1 ton capacity, 220V
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$1,000-$1,200 |
- As above, 2 tons capacity, 220V
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$1,400-$1,700 |
- Extract air fan, axial type including electrical connections, anti-vibration steel base complete with all supports & accessories 170 It/s at 40pa head
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$400-$550 |
- As above, but 330 It/s at 80pa head
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$550-$700 |
Looking to save on the costs of ventilation, heating and air-conditioning systems? Talk with your architect about how to make your home or building more environmentally friendly and take advantage of natural energy systems.

Natural ventilation system
For the ultimate in energy efficient building, this avante-garde state-of-the-art home in New Zealand comprises a natural ventilation system which utilizes water features to cool the building and vents to allow hot air to escape.
Such environmentally-friendly design does not come cheap – this architecturally amazing home will set you back around $10 million.

This avante-garde design comprises a natural ventilation system which utilises water features to cool the building and vents to allow hot air to escape.