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Aluminium brise soleil, also known as aluminium sunshades or sunscreens, are architectural elements designed to provide shading and solar control to buildings. They are commonly used in commercial, institutional, and residential structures to regulate the amount of sunlight entering the interior spaces while enhancing the building’s aesthetic appeal.
Aluminium brise soleil is typically constructed using lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant aluminium due to its strength, versatility, and ability to withstand various weather conditions.
Aluminium brise soleil features a series of horizontal or vertical slats, known as louvers, which are evenly spaced and angled to block direct sunlight. The slats can be adjustable or fixed, depending on the specific design and requirements.
Aluminium brise soleil systems can be mounted on the exterior façade of a building. They are often attached to supporting brackets or frames that are anchored to the building’s structure.
The angled slats of aluminium brise soleil are designed to allow diffused natural light to enter the building while reducing the direct glare and heat gain caused by direct sunlight. By controlling the amount of sunlight that enters the interior spaces, brise soleil helps improve thermal comfort and reduce the reliance on artificial lighting and cooling systems.
Apart from their functional benefits, aluminium brise soleil also adds an architectural element to the building’s exterior.
Aluminium brise soleil contributes to energy efficiency by reducing the reliance on mechanical cooling systems and artificial lighting. By controlling solar heat gain, they help lower the building’s cooling load, resulting in reduced energy consumption and lower utility costs.
