In order to achieve optimal thermal comfort, buildings need to use a substantial amount of energy for lighting and temperature regulation. To mitigate this, architects can employ natural and passive cooling measures that reduce the dependence on mechanical heating and cooling. One of the most effective solutions in this regard is external shading.

Keep It Cool: Evaluating the Key Elements of External Shading Systems guides specifiers and designers through the architectural and design considerations in the commercial, hospitality, educational, healthcare and residential sectors that make up an effective external shading system. Modern architecture uses a wide variety of external shading systems in various types, materials and styles. Assessing and selecting the appropriate solution for the Australian climate and the building itself is key to delivering a healthy, thermally and visually comfortable environment.

Horiso is the Australian distributor of Sunshield® Unique Louvres, the world leader in operable Rack Arm Shading Systems. A perfect system for all types of shaped windows for maintaining light, solar control, privacy and security.

• External shading systems are architectural elements that can be used to efficiently regulate heat gain harvesting as well as manage UV, glare reduction and daylighting in commercial buildings and outdoor spaces.
• Assessing and selecting the appropriate solution for the Australian climate and the building itself is key to delivering a healthy and thermally and visually comfortable indoor environment.

Download this whitepaper to learn more about external facade rack arm louver shading systems and the benefits they provide in the ability to harvest heat gain, and manage UV and glare reduction.