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Louvre Systems Provide Perfect Shading Combination for Edinburgh

A revolutionary glass louvre system, which reduces glare and solar heat gain whilst intelligently transmitting light to where it is most needed in a room, has been installed at the University of Edinburgh’s new Idcom Building.

Recently developed by Levolux, leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of solar shading solutions, this was the first application of this innovative new system, which was installed along with the company’s Matrix sun breaker system. Together the systems are reducing the university’s energy costs, improving the feeling of well being for the occupants by maximising natural sunlight and minimising solar heat gain.

The Idcom Building, home to a number of Ph.D. commercial and research engineers from all over the world, forms part of a major project aiming to promote the university as a centre of excellence around the globe.

An ingenious fusion

Architects Hurd Rolland required an external louvre system that would not only help control light, glare and solar heat gain, but would also add an interesting architectural aspect to the exterior of the building. An ingenious fusion of bespoke fixed glass louvres and Lexolux’s 910 XL Matrix Sunbreaker system provided the solution.

Levolux’s research and development team worked closely with Hurd Rolland to develop the unique glass louvre system that redirects natural daylight deep into the space. The glass louvres were fitted on the external façade at each floor level, creating even illumination throughout the building whilst also retaining clear outward view.

an efficient yet simple ‘Brise Soleil’ sun screening solution

The Matrix Sunbreaker system, manufactured in extruded aluminium was fitted at eaves level providing an efficient yet simple ‘Brise Soleil’ sun screening solution at the top of the building.

All systems from Levolux are 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:	Hurd Rolland
Products used:	Glass Fins