Sun control
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about sun control
Project • By Barreca & La Varra • Social Housing
Social Housing 5SQUARE
The real estate object of intervention is located in the southern suburbs of Milan, in the Vigentino district, where the South Agricultural Park goes deep into urbanization.The area is characterized by residential, productive and commercial settlements and has several green areas. The five existing courtyard buildings, built in the 90s with productive and tertiary use, have variable heights between the 3 and 4 above-ground floors, and a common basement to the whole complex. Until the year 2000 they were in a perfect state of preservation, completed and functional to be used, but this never happened. The degradation started in 2011 when the works started by the then property were interrupted: the buildings were completely abandoned and defac... More
Product • By Kaynemaile Ltd • Kaynemaile Exterior Systems
Kaynemaile Exterior Systems
Specialising in polycarbonate architectural mesh screens for existing or new buildings. From single-piece flat screens for retail facades to multi-screen sculptural car park building installations, we have a solution to work with your design and budget. More
Project • By SEFAR • Private Houses
Private Villa, South of France
Project.
This exclusive villa in the south of France appears to virtually disappear into the endless blue of the Mediterranean. Being outside and enjoying a Mediterranean lifestyle while protected from the sun and wind was what the client stipulated. Around 30 meters above the sea, two awnings brave the marine climate, securely attached to two lance-shaped masts by spring hooks from a ship’s supplier.
Concept/Design.
The top design priority was to provide protection from sun and heat for the sizeable outdoor area. The upper awning is made from robust SEFAR® Architecture TENARA® Fabric 4T40HF, which is able to withstand the fall winds and coastal spray typical of the region without absorbing any moisture. It is permanently UV resistan... More
Project • By Hunter Douglas Architectural • Shopping Centres
Ster shopping mall
Shopping Centre Ster has undergone a metamorphosis-both the interior and exterior were completely renovated. The Shopping Centre has a new logo and website was redesigned - all under the motto ‘Live in color’. The colorful stripes branding will be prominent in the Star campaign and aims to welcome customers in the Ster World, where the family, safety, comfort and entertainment are paramount.
More information about Single Skin 84R are on the Hunter Douglas website. (see link below) More
Project • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • Offices
Power Solutions
In spring 2015, an impressive spectacle emerged right next to Bosuil stadium, home to the Royal Antwerp Football Club, as all the stops were being pulled out on an undeveloped plot of land just short of 8,000 m² where work was being carried out on the construction of a magnificent brand-new office building for Power Solutions. Magnificent indeed, since Duco and BOfA, a firm of architects, surprised many a contractor with a successful combination of lavish architecture, durability and a comfortable indoor climate.
Brotherly neighbours. That’s how Power Solutions and XL Boom stand proudly together today. Two totally different entities whose core operations have nothing in common, yet which appear to project virtually the same character to... More
Product • By HAVER and BOECKER • EGLA-MONO 4631
EGLA-MONO 4631
The flat surface on one side of the EGLA-MONO creates a reflection across the full plane. The special crimps lend the material stability and robustness. Architectural wire mesh EGLA-MONO is available in square and slotted openings.
Weight: ~ 7.3 kg/m² (1.50 lbs/sqft)
Open area: ~ 58%
Main applications: Façade, Ceiling, Wall, Balustrade
Architectural wire mesh is often used in stainless steel look, but there are numerous color options: painting (complete or partial) in RAL or metallic colors, digital printing, non-ferrous metal wire mesh (copper, tin bronze, brass).
All HAVER Architectural Meshes are manufactured specifically for each individual project. The maximum width of the mesh is 3 m. The lengt... More
Project • By Hunter Douglas Architectural • Offices
Institute of Mathematical Sciences
The institute of mathematical Sciences with a lot of windows in the classrooms and offices was in need of a good sun control system. For this reason the architect decided that the best solution here was a sun louvre system consisting of 84R Luxacote® + SL2 carrier + rail SLR100 + end caps for all facades. this in order to make the whole building retain the same appearance.
There are some vertical areas where the stairs are located which are covered with 100R due to the reason that only substructure was accepted in both left and right lines but no intermediate lines over the window.
More information about 84R and 100R Panel System are on the Hunter Douglas website. (see link below) More
Project • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • Libraries
Laidlaw Library
In recent years we have come to value the sun as an ally that supplies us with free energy. However, even your closest ally can sometimes be an uninvited guest. On summer days the sun can give off too much heat and this can be unpleasant, especially if you are in a building that incorporates lots of glass. The Laidlaw Library, part of the University of Leeds, was constructed in early 2014 and glass was an important element in the design of this building. Architectural firm ADP nevertheless managed to achieve the ideal indoor climate, working together with various parties including Duco Ventilation & Sun Control.
The new undergraduate library at the University of Leeds provides 1000 reader seats, flexible training rooms, a skills zone, co... More
Product • By HAVER and BOECKER • LARGO-PLENUS 2027
LARGO-PLENUS 2027
The HAVER Architectural Mesh LARGO-PLENUS 2027 is made from flat wires. The resulting mesh is incredibly strong and robust. The flat wires create a larger surface area which reduces the transparency but provides an extensive brilliance.
Main application: Façade, Ceiling, Wall, Balustrade
Weight: ~ 8.1 kg/m² (1.66 lbs/sqft)
Open area: ~ 25%
All HAVER Architectural Meshes are specially manufactured for each individual project. The maximum width of the mesh is 3 m. The length is up to 30 m and can be flexibly adapted to the project.HAVER Architectural Wire Mesh is often used with a stainless steel look, however there are numerous options available for coloring: Painting (complete or partial) in RAL or metallic colors, d... More
Project • By HAVER and BOECKER • Offices
HAtric
HASSELT - Office HAtric in Hasselt is the perfect combination of economy, ecology and emotion.
“If architecture does not contribute to the happiness and welfare of people, for what does it serve ...”
(Juul Vanleysen, architect)
"The building is named similar to a “hat trick” in sports where a football player makes three consecutive goals", explains architect Juul Vanleysen. In this scenario, the building is based on three pillars.
The first is ecology. "We have built a sustainable building using very little energy. The HAtric building consumes four times less energy than standard office buildings, without compromising comfort”, explains the architect.
It has also taken economy into consideration. "The building was completed... More
Project • By HAVER and BOECKER • Museums
Benaki Museum
Modern glass architecture requires effective protection against intensive sun light. Woven wire mesh can be utilized to break and filter sunrays, creating an effective, aesthetic sun protection screen.
Behind the screen, a comfortable, fresh and light internal climate is created with mesh appearing almost transparent. Whilst at the same time offering a degree of privacy.
Not only new sport arenas were built for the Olmpic Games 2004 in Athens, Greece. Many other buildings have been upgraded for this event. The Benaki Museum for example was equipped with a facade cladding consisting of 361 m² of stainless steel wire mesh type EGLA-TWIN 4253. 12 equal elements were installed using the HAVER & BOECKER tensioning mechanism flat tension pr... More
Project • By HAVER and BOECKER • Hospitals
Clinica Sevilla
The hospital "Santa Angela de la Cruz" in Seville received a new sun protection of wire mesh type DOKAWELL-MONO. The outside facade of the clinic is clad with a wire mesh facade of the type DOKAWELL-MONO 3601. The inner courtyard received a wire mesh cladding with DOKAWELL-MONO 3001. The 7-m-high elements are appropriated without interconnection to the facade.
In total Haver & Boecker supplied 1510 m² of ready-to-install panels and supported the local fitting and installation company during the installation.
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