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Sun Shading Facade.

There are many different reasons to want to control the amount of sunlight that is admitted into a building. In warm, sunny climates excess solar gain may result in high cooling energy consumption; in cold and temperate climates winter sun entering south-facing windows can positively contribute to passive solar heating; and in nearly all climates controlling and diffusing natural illumination will improve daylighting.

Thus, solar control and shading can be provided by a wide range of building components including:

• Landscape features such as mature trees or hedge rows;

• Exterior elements such as overhangs or vertical fins;

• Horizontal reflecting surfaces called light shelves;

• Low shading coefficient glass;

• Interior glare control devices such as Venetian blinds or adjustable louvers.