LIFOS wins the Environmental Initiative Award at Plantworx 2023. The Lifos Fort solar PV battery storage system won the Plantworx Environment Initiative Award with a product that is set to help the construction industry transition to a diesel-free and low-carbon…
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With the uplift changes to Part L now in effect, which outline a 31% reduction in emissions from new build homes, solar PV on roofscapes is set to play a critical part in achieving a sustainable future. The ideal for…
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Adjustable sun needs adjustable shading. This problem doesn’t occur every day and when it does it is only for a part of the day and only part of the year, but it will be back again next year and the year after…
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Reflex-Rol U.K, a company well versed in producing top end, efficient solar shading for offices and many other commercial buildings in the U.K, is doing rather well on the World stage as well. It’s International speciality? Solar shading systems for…
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Diners at a new rooftop restaurant located in one of London’s most historic sites can enjoy comfort whatever the weather, thanks to an innovative external shading system designed and manufactured by bespoke blind specialists Guthrie Douglas. Eric Parry Architects designed…
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Mermet’s Acoustis 50 fabric was specified for these 36 large (12 sqm) inclined rooflight blinds as with its glass fibre core the fabric would lie flat and the 6.0m drop could be achieved without the fear of fabric stretching, removing…
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It’s down to architects and designers to factor in sun control and light glare when they work on building projects because doing this successfully can improve the interior comfort and energy performance of the premises. Striking the right balance of…
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Motorised folding shutters manufactured by Hunter Douglas have provided deluxe private villas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with a stunning visual effect as well as practical solar glare reduction. Designed by celebrated Israeli architect Ilan Pivko, the cliff top villas in…
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