Solar shading is essential for low energy buildings
Solar shading is a key element for improving the energy efficiency and daylight management of existing buildings and in optimizing the low-energy designs of new buildings. This technology is under-utilized and can provide a major impact on the reduction of energy consumption and the carbon footprint of the built environment, while at the same time improving the thermal and visual comfort of occupants. But it must be taken into account in the very early design phase of the building – or its renovation project. New and convincing studies tracking the…