Can aluminum ceilings support integrated lighting or ventilation?

Absolutely. Aluminum ceilings are perfectly designed to support the seamless integration of a wide variety of building services, including lighting, ventilation, sprinklers, and speakers. This is one of their key functional advantages. The panels can be precisely factory-cut or perforated to accommodate any type of fixture, from modern LED strip lights and recessed downlights to large air conditioning grilles and fire safety systems. This precision ensures a clean, professional finish that is difficult to achieve with plasterboard. The suspension grid system that supports the panels also provides a convenient and accessible space—the plenum—for running all the necessary wiring, ductwork, and pipes. Panel systems, especially clip-in or lay-in tiles, also offer easy access to this plenum for any future maintenance or upgrades; a specific panel can be easily removed and replaced, which is far simpler than cutting into and repairing a gypsum ceiling. This integration capability allows for a highly functional, sophisticated, and uncluttered ceiling design.