Suspended ceiling system, in which elongated standing top layer components (slats) made of wood or wood-based materials are connected to each other at a distance from each other by a substructure, often transverse metal tubes. Optically, however, the slats do not "filter" the view into the ceiling cavity, especially when looking upwards, but do not close it. This visually reduces the room height, but practically does not reduce the air volume up to the raw ceiling. By using slats of different heights, it is also possible to rhythmise the height course and the ceiling soffit. Sprinkler systems can be placed inconspicuously inside or above the top layer level.
In combination with sound-absorbing material, slat ceilings can also be used to improve room acoustics. Slat ceilings are not synonymous with so-called baffles, which are used as individually suspended vertical panels, especially to improve room acoustics.
Source: bauwion
