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Motorised solar shading provides the control for LRC

An intelligent external solar shading system that reacts with the sun movement to control solar gain throughout the day has been installed at the University of Hertfordshire’s new Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

Developed by Levolux, leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of solar shading solutions, the system provides vital control of light, glare and solar heat gain without affecting outward visibility.

providing solar control and minimising heat gain

Designed by architects RMJM and built by contractors Carillion the 7,000m² LRC will provide centralised learning resources for the De Havilland Campus. With the extensive use of glass to allow light into the building a method of providing solar control and minimising heat gain was of paramount importance.

Levolux demonstrated that they had the ability and expertise to design a system of horizontal fins that would offer the necessary protection whilst complementing the modern design of the building.

state of the art solar control

To provide state of the art solar control, Levolux also installed a control system allowing the fins to following the sun during the day.

A series of one piece, extruded 500mm wide polyester powder coated motorised fins were designed and manufactured and fitted on the east and west sides of the three storey building. Fixed fins were also fitted around the entrance foyer to create a canopy.

precise solar control

The control system, programmed with accurate details of the suns position and movements moves the motorised fins providing precise solar control, making best use of the varying weather conditions, to create a comfortable interior environment, can be integrated with a Building Management System.

The project required close collaboration between Levolux, RMJM and Carillion to enable the detailed designs of the penetrations of the solar shading supporting steel work through the external cladding of the building. To complete the project, Levolux also provided a ventilation louvre system to plant room areas on the roof including vent louvre turrets.

"The perfect environment in which to study"

“The Levolux solar shading system has provided us with the best of both worlds - a modern looking glass building with a comfortable interior environment,” commented Angela Martyn, Head of Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications at the University of Hertfordshire. “With the motorised fins following the suns movement, the internal temperature of the building is easy to control and maintain, providing the perfect environment in which to study.”

Virtually maintenance free, the system can be used on both new and existing buildings. Like all systems from Levolux, it is backed with the company’s design, manufacture and installation package and can be produced in a variety of finishes including timber, mill finished, anodised or polyester powder coated to co-ordinate with the overall architectural design of any building.

 

Architect:	RMJM
Products used:	Aluminium Fins
	Ventilation Louvres
	Electronic Controls