As reducing energy consumption and utilizing natural resources becomes essential in today’s agenda due to global climate change, solar shading systems have become more common in modern architectures because they deliver low energy consumption without affecting the conform, usability and aesthetic of architecture. In a recent article from Levolux (a well known solar shading company), 30% of energy is wasted in UK primarily due to global environmental problems, such as energy consumed from the change in climate that cost the nation billions of pounds. Based on the article, the air conditioning, which once was the summer savior, is the major drain of energy. It consumed over 50% of many buildings’ energy cost. And followed by light and heating, which consumed approximately ten to fifteen percents.
To reduce the waste in energy consumptions, Levolux’s solar shadings are designed to fit the government’s plans for energy conservation by controlling and diffusing sunlight which maximize the use of daylight in buildings. The solar shadings are made by the recyclable materials like aluminum, steel, timber and glass, and they could be anodized or powder coated to blend with the external architecture. The primary external solar shadings are called aerofoil fins and they could be installed in horizontal, vertical, in an angle or along curves. These aerofoil fins are designed to provide shadings but not obtruding the views. With the external solar shading placed in the south facing windows, it would reduce heat, excessive light and glare throughout the day, and in which it would ultimately cuts the energy consumption in air conditioning. This design is extremely beneficial for today’s society, as energy efficiency and consumption have always been a major concern for architects and interior designers. These external solar shadings are also used in many other modern buildings such as the Devonshire Building in the University of Newcastle. It has also became the landmark in the heart of the university.
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