Aspect Monocool

Stay cool. Stay focused. Patented design powering the world’s most demanding trading floors.

Monocool channels heat directly away from PCs and users, integrating seamlessly with building water systems for efficient energy use. Trusted by thousands of traders worldwide, it delivers ergonomic performance and reliable heat management in the most demanding environments.

Advanced credit cooling, built in

Credit Cooling provides supplementary cooling to manage the heat load from people, additional technology and to assist with the limited capacity of the existing HVAC system in conventional offices.

3300 W

Heat Management

Independently lab tested to exceed CIBSE thermal comfort standards and deliver continuous, efficient cooling.

18

Years of Experience

SBFI has designed, tested, and delivered patented water-cooled desks since 2008, beginning with 900 Monocool desks in Hong Kong and continuing today with thousands of high-performance, building-integrated solutions worldwide.

500 lbs / 227 kg

Life System

Heavy-duty sit-stand mechanism built for reliability and long-term use under heavy tech loads.
Integrated Water Cooling

Cool water in, warm air out. Monocool removes heat at the source using an internal coil and fan system that channels hot air away from users and into the building’s water circuit.

Seamless Building Integration

Connects directly to your existing HVAC or water infrastructure using industrial-grade fittings. The system can operate independently or be networked for smart building monitoring and control.

Technology Housing

Integrated technology housing securely accommodates up to seven PCs, from full-sized workstations to multiple small form factors. A sealed, engineered enclosure protects hardware from moisture while keeping high-density computing hidden, organized, and cool.

  • Water-cooled system removes heat directly at the source
  • Integrates with building water and HVAC systems for efficient energy use
  • Smart Building ready with BACnet monitoring and remote control
  • Independently tested with BRE under CIBSE guidelines
  • 26 in / 660 mm sit-stand height range with heavy-duty mechanism
  • Full cable and electrical concealment for a clean aesthetic
  • Hidden PC trolley with accessible service doors
  • Monitor arms (Axiom or Arc)
  • FUSE module integration
  • Storage pedestal or return
  • Custom end panel finishes
  • Drop-in fan or additional coil units
  • Reclaims heat energy for reuse within building systems
  • Reduces air conditioning loads through efficient water-cooling
  • Built from recyclable materials for long-term environmental performance
  • Ergonomic Excellence Award by FIRA
  • Seismic testing
  • User thermal comfort (CIBSE guide A)
  • Safe PC operating temperatures
  • Noise performance date
  • Indoor Air Comfort Gold / VOC emissions
  • EN527-1:2011 Ergonomic compliance
  • EN527 part 2 Structural integrity
  • BS EN ISO 9241 EC Display Directive
  • BS 8300-2:2018 Inclusive code of practice
  • BS 6396 Electrics in furniture
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Trusted By the Best

Our Projects

Explore how SBFI’s workspace solutions help leading organizations design high-performance environments that balance technology, ergonomics, and flexibility. Each project showcases our commitment to precision engineering and user-focused design.

International Bank

Hong Kong
Our first water-cooled project. Over 900 desks, on four floors in the prestigious ICC building. Water-cooled counters the problem of extreme summer temperatures and adds credit cooling to assist the building’s air conditioning, where low ceilings and a small floor void rule out traditional methods of heat management.

European Financial Institution

Paris, FR
Organic desk layouts with Monocool water-cooled systems and BMS integration deliver high-tech trading performance.
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