Balancing Light and Warmth: The Autumn Benefits of Solar Shading
Contrary to popular belief, Autumn is actually one of the best times to assess the ways that shading systems can boost comfort, manage the amount of light coming into a property and improve the energy efficiency credentials of a household.
Comfort and Control Through the Seasons
Autumn brings even more unpredictable weather than usual in the UK. As we wave goodbye to summer, warmer temperatures can linger with bright and warm days, but before you know it temperatures can drop suddenly.
Solar shading helps balance these variations by controlling the amount of sunlight that enters a property. Adjustable louvres, external blinds or brise soleil systems can manage the amount of light let in, which can control temperature and prevent glare during low sun.
Having this level of adaptability is ideal for environments that need change, such as offices, schools and homes. You always want to be able to maintain good natural light levels while still being comfortable. Temperature and comfort can affect all sorts of factors from focus to productivity.
Supporting Energy Efficiency
As the temperature drops in autumn, energy performance via solar gains is still important. Being able to have an element of control over light and heat means that shading systems in place can decrease the chance of spending on excess heating or lighting.
In commercial environments, energy costs can ramp up for a business but solar shading can make a space more comfortable for employees while ensuring heat isn’t lost. In a home, shading design can also play a key role in managing your energy costs.
Making the Most of Autumn Light
Shorter days and darker evenings can have an effect on wellbeing, because of the lack of vitamin D. It’s important that you can enjoy Autumn sunlight while you can and solar shading is perfect for creating comfortable, well-lit interiors and capturing the light from golden hour.
Well-lit spaces feel calming and consistent light levels are integral in supporting wellbeing and concentration in the workplace, school or home.
A Design Feature All Year Round
Solar shading systems perform brilliantly and don’t compromise on aesthetic design. Structures become design features and can add texture and style to exteriors. Working with designers to find the perfect aesthetic style that fits in with your property is a must.
Thinking Long-Term
Sustainable design is about futureproofing a property and longevity – solar shading ticks all the boxes. It can help you to manage energy performance, indoor temperatures and reducing glare and UV damage.
Solar shading helps balance spaces making them enjoyable in colder months and sustainable season after season.