Maximize BREEAM Benefits with Strategic Solar Shading

Solar shading rarely gets a seat at the table when BREEAM strategy is being shaped. And it should. Here's why ⬇️

When specified correctly, external solar shading reduces the cooling demand, which means lower energy consumption and a direct contribution to Ene 01.

Dynamic, sensor controlled systems go further still. Rather than working to a fixed assumption, they respond to real solar conditions, preserving daylight while managing heat gain across the full operational year.

Hea 01 matters too. Glare control without sacrificing natural light is exactly what the visual comfort credit is measuring. It's a detail that gets lost when shading is treated as a finishing touch.

On a well integrated project, shading can carry weight across multiple credit categories. The conversation just needs to happen at Stage 2, not Stage 4.

If you're specifying for BREEAM Excellent or Outstanding, we're happy to work through the contribution solar shading could make at your next project stage: [email protected]
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