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External solar shading is a most efficient method of reducing solar heat gain within a building and, when designed effectively, can reduce solar gains by up to 85%

Alutek offers two external solar shading systems within the Sun Shading range:


SOLAR 50/80 is a fixed, extruded louvre shading system installed either horizontally or vertically onto the building facade.
and

SOLARFIN, a system of fixed or controllable ellipsoid fins offering greater design flexibility. When linked to sun tracking control software a controllable solarfin system offers the ultimate performance without compromising light levels on dull days.

ABOVE:  Perforated controllable Solarfin has been installed to prevent glare and excessive solar heat gains for the students at this school.


FAR RIGHT: Solarfin type CEL300 and CEL 480 attached to structural steel columns at 6m centres.

LOUVRES - Special Purpose Systems

Today's building design sees a drive towards reducing energy consumption and providing healthier, more responsive and stimulating work environments. Studies have shown that these environmentally integrated buildings can enjoy considerable operating savings over the sealed building designs of the past.

One of the key objectives for building designers is to maximise glare-free natural daylighting in buildings and minimise solar heat gain. Increasingly, Louvre Systems are being used as external solar shading screens to help achieve this objective. External solar shading screens reduce the amount of direct solar heat gain during the hot summer months, thereby reducing the building's cooling requirements.


In it's simplest form, an Alutek Louvre System acts as a screen to conceal unsightly building elements. At the same time the screening louvre may have to blend in with the building and almost become anonymous. Alternatively, it may have to contrast with the building to create an architectural feature.

 
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