Stefanie, thanks for the kind words and good luck. It’s a cooktop and a downdraft vent into the floor structure. It works well enough for our windows to really make a big impact. They do make flush vent hoods that fit into the ceiling in the event that you’re on a slab.

thanks so much for the quick reply! Just got back from the appliance store and think a flush vent hood might be the right call for us. Again, really appreciate your reponses and the BEAUITFUL work you have done!

Thank you!!