Custom blinds for extra-large windows

When designing office buildings with large windows, the integration of solar shading is becoming increasingly important. As we build ever more airtight buildings, use thicker insulation packages and the number of hot days per year increases noticeably, the search for solutions to control indoor temperatures is more than ever hot.

Therefore, in the office building of social housing company Gelukkige Haard in Ostend (BE), they chose the sliding panels DucoSlide LuxFrame 45/130.

High as a house

Tall and wide windows bring in masses of sunlight, but at the same time the temperature in the home can also rise sharply. Architectural blinds prevent annoying light and reflection. It also keeps the heat out, reducing the need for cooling. This not only makes for a more pleasant indoor environment, but also reduces energy bills. The office building also gains a lot of architectural appeal due to its playful character. The secret of the DucoSlide LuxFrame sliding panels lies in the strong frame profiles. The panels can span a width of up to 2.8 meters. And the sky is the limit: the Luxframe is available up to 6 meters high.

Shading with wings

To keep out sunlight at the most undesirable times, the Luxframe features Ellipse 150 slats. These wing-shaped louvers are located at a 45° angle, keeping the light and heat out in the best possible way. This results in a decrease in cooling load to 63% and a significant drop in temperature, without an energy-consuming cooling system.

In this way, XXL looks are coupled with an extra comfortable indoor climate. The horizontally positioned, aluminum louvers preserve daylight and guarantee maximum privacy. They also allow the warmth of the low-lying sun to enter in the colder months, resulting in optimal energy gains.