Nice looking room.
Looks like you have clerestory windows up high. I'd work out a way to make at least some of those operable, so that you aren't trapping hot air up there. Another option is to put some vents and a fan up there - that could help mitigate the heat.
You might also try to push the roof out some in front of those windows, to shade them better and cut solar heat gain while keeping the view to the pool.
The other thing to do is Don's idea. Build a soffit above the windows on the right of the photo, run the duct in that, and put vents on the face of it.
Architecturally I'd back off putting in an exposed duct. It's just not in the language of the room. That's my two cents.
From: "MiamiCuse" Subject: Exposed AC duct work? Date: Saturday, May 05, 2007 8:39 PM
I am trying to figure out how I can cool my living room.
The living room is about 35' x 20', it has a A-framed roof with a vault ceiling. That looks like this:
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This room is very hot due to the fact that it has three sets of glass doors that opens to the pool, and there is only one AC vent from one wall. I think I need to add a few ceiling fans as well as a few additional ac vents.
I think it is logical to hang the ceiling fans off the middle beam that runs across the room.
But how do I go about adding vents? I think there is no solution but to construct some sort of a exposed duct work right? I am not sure it would look right though. Any thoughts?
Yes, carpets and drapes and wood paneling WILL go, soon.
Thanks,
MC