The corrosive effect of the sun has become more and more well-documented, and indeed more pronounced, over recent decades. This is not only for its destructive effect upon human skin, but upon the planet, as the ozone layer thins and greenhouse gases warm up the atmosphere. Even the less crucial effects of sunlight, such as damage to fabrics, paints and paper, can be catastrophic in the case of, for instance, valuable works of art. Brise soleil and shading systems such as glass louvres can go a long way towards shielding from such damage. And external louvres do not have to be only useful. Indeed, nowadays all sorts of designs are available, and more and more architects are using louvres not only as extras but as central parts of a building.
Brise soleil prioritises sustainability by disallowing direct sunlight from entering a building. Direct sunlight is the biggest cause of heat gain and so money is saved on air conditioning, and discomfort diminished. Natural ventilation becomes a functional option instead. Controlling the flow of heat and light energy keeps buildings comfortably cool in summer. Other advantages include reduced glare and increased privacy. Unlike other designs, which may deal with one or two of these issues but not all, brise soleil forms a inclusive solution to light prevention.
Glass louvres are a very aesthetic alternative with great environmental contributions and can be engineered to fit a wide range of requirements. With glass louvres, your brise soleil can be tailor-cut, etched, silk-screened, coated or coloured to your detailed specifications. Whether your building is new or being refurbished, the flexibility is there to fit louvres in a number of ways, including fixed or motorised positions.
For highly resilient shading, external louvres made from aluminium and stainless steel can weather high winds and snow loads. Various fixings and colour coatings are again available to blend these louvres in with their locale. These lightweight frames which minimise vibration can develop the façade of any commercial or public building.
Installing brise soleil in the form of glass louvres or external louvres is the only solution to ensure the longevity of materials, and can greatly reduce running costs. What is more, technology is now being developed to install PV solar cells within louvres and not only save energy but generate it too. Shading systems are the only choice for environmentally aware architecture.
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