SOLAR GAIN & OVERHEATING
Shading prevents overheating. Solar gain (G TOT) with double glazed windows can be reduced from 0.85 to 0.24 by using shading.
HEAT LOSS & INSULATION
Glazing is a weak point in a building’s thermal performance and a major source of heat loss. Shading insulates a building’s glazed areas.
A single glazed window can have its insulation improved by over 50%.
BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION
Optimal, dynamic performance delivered by automated shading significantly reduces the risk of overheating.
HVAC REDUCTION
Building modelling proves substantial HVAC savings of up to 16% for highly-glazed office space using internal shading.
With optimal integration the need for air-conditioning can be reduced.
Shading systems are beneficial all year round as they reduce the need for cooling when hot and reduce the need for heating when cold.
CAPITAL SAVING
Solar shading is a self-financing climate control system.
An analysis of HVAC systems in three climate zones - Stockholm, Amsterdam and Madrid showed how solar shading paid for itself in less than a year.
DAYLIGHT HARVESTING
Shading allows harvesting of natural light, which improves indoor comfort, occupants well-being and reduces the use of artificial lighting, saving money.
PRIVACY
Shading offers two way privacy and a functional/visual divider in buildings.
DAYLIGHT EXPOSURE
Insufficient daylight affects task performance and can cause visual and physiological disorders e.g. headaches, eyestrain, depression and reduced vitality.
Office workers exposed to daylight and contact with the outside world have been found to sleep an average of 46 minutes more every night compared to those in offices with no natural light.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Artificial lighting can be reduced by controlling and optimising the amount of daylight with shading.
People naturally prefer daylight to other sources of illumination.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Artificial lighting can be reduced by controlling and optimising the amount of daylight with shading.
People naturally prefer daylight to other sources of illumination.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
Artificial lighting can be reduced by controlling and optimising the amount of daylight with shading.
People naturally prefer daylight to other sources of illumination.
PRODUCTIVITY
Work performance diminishes below 19-22°C and above 23-24°C.
Shading systems can contribute to superior work performance, increased concentration and well-being in the workplace.
INDOOR COMFORT
Almost 90% of our time is spent indoors.
Thermal, visual and acoustic comfort aids emotional, attitudinal and cognitive response in an individual.
PRODUCTIVITY
Work performance diminishes below 19-22°C and above 23-24°C.
Shading systems can contribute to superior work performance, increased concentration and well-being in the workplace.
INDOOR COMFORT
Almost 90% of our time is spent indoors.
Thermal, visual and acoustic comfort aids emotional, attitudinal and cognitive response in an individual.
GLARE CONTROL
Light and glare is effectively controlled by shading.
Shading regulates luminance according to varying visual comfort needs.
COLOUR RENDERING
Artificial light can cause inadequate colour rendition with detrimental effects in terms of stress levels and productivity.
GLARE CONTROL
Light and glare is effectively controlled by shading.
Shading regulates luminance according to varying visual comfort needs.
COLOUR RENDERING
Artificial light can cause inadequate colour rendition with detrimental effects in terms of stress levels and productivity.
GLARE CONTROL
Light and glare is effectively controlled by shading.
Shading regulates luminance according to varying visual comfort needs.
COLOUR RENDERING
Artificial light can cause inadequate colour rendition with detrimental effects in terms of stress levels and productivity.
