Solar Shading Systems
We all recognise the benefits of having natural daylight within buildings. People respond better when they can have a view to the outside and work better under controlled natural daylight conditions. Furthermore Architects naturally like to create buildings that evoke interest and admiration. Accordingly there are examples of buildings with large areas of glazing that can be seen nearly everywhere.
Features and Benefits
- Optimum performance by reducing solar heat gains whilst maintaining acceptable levels of natural daylight
- Reduction of cooling loads in summer
- Reduction of heating requirements in winter
- Potential for striking aesthetic impact
- Potential to integrate photovoltaic cells
However with the drive towards reducing energy consumption, a key objective for most building designers is to maximise the use of natural light without the problems of glare or excessive solar heat gain.
