Louvers

In 2009, construction of The University of Virginia’s newest information technology engineering building began. Rice Hall, part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, sought to provide collaborative researchers throughout the school and surrounding area with a state-of-the-art facility and new technologies. Mark Rhodes for Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America Made possible by a gift from the Rice Family Foundation, Rice Hall advanced engineering and sciences at U.Va. Furthering the University as a hub of information technology engineering activity, the new six-story building includes a courtyard, cyber-lounge, 150-seat auditorium, a Visualization Lab for Scientific Computing, a Computer Vision and Graphics Lab, fac... More

Set within a steeply sloping site, surrounded by pine trees, this is a modern home with traditional elements, designed to encompass impressive and grand entertaining spaces whilst also creating a homely, inviting retreat for its owners. Brett Charles Photography The design responds to the extraordinary topography of the site, with the rear forming a series of tiered terraces, louvers and balconies that project into the treetops. The layering of elevations adds depth and animation, whilst the warm textures of buff brick and rich iroko timber adorning the façade allow the building to blend into its wild backdrop. Brett Charles Photography Inside, spaces range from the expansive kitchen, dining and entertaining area, with do... More

The project is located on a lot with a single front on Bonaire Street, within the Club las Palmas, south of Lima. The commission consists of designing a seasonal beach house for the client and his family, taking advantage of the terrain so that it could accommodate sub-families comfortably, including children and guests.The solution is simple and emphasizes functionality, maximizing space without sacrificing lighting or ventilation. The house has 6 bedrooms with natural light, which enters through a large central courtyard that concentrates the circulation core. The design and housing concept also aim to maximize the social and meeting areas, which function as intermediate spaces between the inside and the outside, creating filter elements... More

Glass Louvers used for Solar Gain Reduction and aesthetic improvements. More

The five-storey house is built on a very steep and narrow site with 180° views to the east. The existing house had no distinguishing architectural features, which the architect set out to correct. Adding to the appeal of the additions and alterations is the way the architectural design takes full advantage of the spectacular views that are on offer. The street façade was given a contemporary makeover with striking geometric elements made out of steel and concrete. The eastern and western façades are screened by the use of vertical louvers to allow sun control and degrees of privacy from adjacent properties. The front door opens up to the views through the double volume reception room, whilst the frameless stacking glass doors integr... More

For its recent expansion, the Natural History Museum in Budapest, Hungary, asked architecture firm Mányi István Építész Stúdió Kft to design an addition that would help unify their century-old space in the Ludovika Military Academy. In response, the architects created an impressive entrance atrium that connects several different wings of the building. The atrium's ceiling features huge skylights that allow exhibitions to have natural lighting. To shade the skylights, Hunter Douglas engineered an escalating series of custom-designed sun louvers. Each louver was individually sized and angled to fit precisely at its position on the roofline. The entire system is adjustable via a motorized control system. More