Sun control
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about sun control
Project • By Barreca & La Varra • Social Housing
Social Housing 5SQUARE
The real estate object of intervention is located in the southern suburbs of Milan, in the Vigentino district, where the South Agricultural Park goes deep into urbanization.The area is characterized by residential, productive and commercial settlements and has several green areas. The five existing courtyard buildings, built in the 90s with productive and tertiary use, have variable heights between the 3 and 4 above-ground floors, and a common basement to the whole complex. Until the year 2000 they were in a perfect state of preservation, completed and functional to be used, but this never happened. The degradation started in 2011 when the works started by the then property were interrupted: the buildings were completely abandoned and defac... More
Product • By Tilt Screens • Dividers, Partitions & Sliding Screens
Dividers, Partitions & Sliding Screens
Our panels are carefully designed and manufactured with function in mind. Useful for both interior design and exterior architecture applications, our screens can create privacy, partition spaces and so much more. More
Product • By Tilt Screens • Pergolas
Pergolas
Indoors and out, our screens can offer shade and as a result reduce heat bydeflecting sunlight. Offering shade within pergola structures or as perforated louvres over building openings, they become highly effective additions to any build. More
Product • By Kaynemaile Ltd • Kaynemaile Exterior Systems
Kaynemaile Exterior Systems
Specialising in polycarbonate architectural mesh screens for existing or new buildings. From single-piece flat screens for retail facades to multi-screen sculptural car park building installations, we have a solution to work with your design and budget. More
Product • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • DucoSun Ellips
DucoSun Ellips
“Duco contributes to the building of an educational gem with DucoSun Ellips”
For school governing bodies, focusing on the indoor climate of school buildings is very much in their interest. After all, excessive CO2 levels, but also extreme temperatures, are the underlying causes of many complaints. Even today, summer comfort is still not always included in the design requirements for school buildings. This is a missed opportunity to create a learning environment that helps pupils achieve good performance in both winter and summer. With the DucoSun Ellips, however, a solution that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing is available for any (school) project!
In recent years we have come to value the sun as an ally that supplies us... More
Project • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • Offices
Power Solutions
In spring 2015, an impressive spectacle emerged right next to Bosuil stadium, home to the Royal Antwerp Football Club, as all the stops were being pulled out on an undeveloped plot of land just short of 8,000 m² where work was being carried out on the construction of a magnificent brand-new office building for Power Solutions. Magnificent indeed, since Duco and BOfA, a firm of architects, surprised many a contractor with a successful combination of lavish architecture, durability and a comfortable indoor climate.
Brotherly neighbours. That’s how Power Solutions and XL Boom stand proudly together today. Two totally different entities whose core operations have nothing in common, yet which appear to project virtually the same character to... More
Project • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • Libraries
Laidlaw Library
In recent years we have come to value the sun as an ally that supplies us with free energy. However, even your closest ally can sometimes be an uninvited guest. On summer days the sun can give off too much heat and this can be unpleasant, especially if you are in a building that incorporates lots of glass. The Laidlaw Library, part of the University of Leeds, was constructed in early 2014 and glass was an important element in the design of this building. Architectural firm ADP nevertheless managed to achieve the ideal indoor climate, working together with various parties including Duco Ventilation & Sun Control.
The new undergraduate library at the University of Leeds provides 1000 reader seats, flexible training rooms, a skills zone, co... More
Product • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • DucoTwin
DucoTwin
As a manufacturer of natural ventilation and solar shading systems, Duco Ventilation & Sun Control boasts a well-thought-out combination of ventilation plus solar shading in one and the same product with the DucoTwin range. There are numerous variants available within this range which means there is a package on hand for every situation.
The importance of effective external solar shading cannot be underestimated nowadays. Many façades are often built using large areas of glazing so if the sun is given free rein, it can soon become uncomfortably hot in the building. Thermal comfort is one of the conditions nonetheless for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. The application of external solar shading enables a building’s cooling load... More
Product • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • DucoSlide Wood
DucoSlide Wood
Duco Ventilation & Sun Control offers a wide range of architectural solar shading systems. With DucoSlide Wood, Duco combines the best of two worlds: the mobile, wooden blades in an aluminium frame ensure optimum solar shading while maintaining daylight.
Duco’s solar shading systems prevent buildings from heating up in a natural and energy-efficient manner. What's more, solar shading is an attractive investment that quickly pays for itself thanks to the 30% reduction in a building's cooling load. It is therefore a healthy alternative to energy-guzzling air conditioning.
The ideal architectural solar shading system
DucoSlide Wood – available with a blade height of 53 or 65mm – gives every façade a special and aesthetic touch thank... More