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Sunscreen

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about sunscreen

NewsSpecification • 20 Sep 2023

10 facades incorporating terracotta brise soleil to keep cool and earthy

Brise soleil is a sun-shading device that can be applied to buildings as perforated screens, solid projections extending from facades and, more commonly in recent constructions, as baguettes or louvers integrated within rainscreens and curtain walls.  The principal purpose of brise soleil is to reduce heat gain on sun-heavy exterior building surfaces. By acting as a shading device it reduces the amount of direct sunlight entering buildings. Such solar protection can also help designers to increase the size of windows or other building openings, yielding expanded views to the exterior or enhanced natural ventilation. The particular sizing and orientation of a brise soleil system can vary by project type and geographical location, give... More

Project • By MERMETOffices

The bridge

This project is an extensive renovation of 3 buildings to create a new impressive and unique urban office campus. The Bridge - Resstende Srl - One Works - Mermet SAS 290 Resstende blinds were installed: 184 indoors and 106 outdoors. Different Mermet fabrics were used depending ont the solar protection requirements: The Bridge - Resstende Srl - One Works - Mermet SAS - Satiné 5500 colour 3006 Charcoal Bronze for the outdoor projection shades- Satiné 5500 colour 0207 White Pearl in the double skin facade and  for the external sloping roof of the glazed skylight The Bridge - Resstende Srl - One Works - Mermet SAS - M-Screen colour 0207 White Pearl for the internal blinds inside the offices on the upper floo... More

Project • By Barreca & La VarraSocial 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

Project • By Rigidized Metals CorporationPromenades

The Boardwalk at Jamboree Road

Rigidized® Metals’ pattern 6WL®, perforated, makes up the sunshades in these outdoor seating areas at the award-winning Boardwalk on Jamboree Road in Irvine, CA. The perforated metal allows air and light to flow through the screens, while still providing shade, and the deep texture provides durability with resilient stainless steel. More

Project • By MERMETBanks

Siège de la Caisse d'Epargne Rhône Alpes

230 internal blinds with: - M-Screen 8505 fabric in 0220 White Linen colour, for thermal and visual comfort. The transparency of fabric allow natural light to enter all spaces. - M-Screen Ultimetal® fabric in 0220 White Linen colour. Thanks to its metallic side, this fabric provides a technical combination of: high solar reflection (83%) for obtain an optimal thermal comfort, perfect glare control and good transparency. This building is certified HQE™ sustainable building high performance level More

Project • By alessandrovilla studioOffices

Mozzanica Headquartes

The design for the new Mozzanica headquarters involves the transformation of a production building into a multi functional complex organized into three main areas: offices, production and a large area for training activities and events related to safety and fire prevention systems. Maurizio Montagna The original core of offices on the ground floor has been extended to the upper floor and towards the inside of the building. The considerable height and the very wide step of the structural pillars allowed to build a second architecture inside the existing building. Maurizio Montagna photographer Maurizio Montagna The main entrance leads to a large double-height atrium with a ramping metal staircase leading to the first-floor offic... More

Project • By FAQ arquitecturaShops

Eleven Tourist Apartments And Two Shops

This work has consisted of completely rehabilitating a building in the center of Seville to turn it into a building of tourist apartments and shops. The building was the historic headquarters of Almacenes Arias, traditional weaving shop of the capital of Seville, on the pedestrian and commercial street Puente y Pellón. During its history it underwent different renovations, some due to the fire that took place in the year 75, being a heterogeneous construction materially and structurally. It is decided to replace a large part of the structure due to its poor condition and the intervention is used to empty and make a large semicircular patio that allows the appearance of interior apartments. Given the irregularity of the place and the need t... More

Product • By TEMPIORustikotta cladding

Rustikotta cladding

Tempio’s Rustikotta has unmistakable characteristics linked to the traditional facade system, whose contemporary expression adds depth and character to the project. It is ideal for modern architecture where imagination knows no bounds. Rustikotta makes a significant and positive contribution to sustainable development and sustainable building. It brings pioneering new standards for architectural opportunities, to which its zero maintenance cost will be added over the years, as external conditions do not affect the ceramic and rainwater is sufficient tokeep it clean. It is a safe and high quality option. It will give you a lot of opportunities. Use your imagination and add your own personal and individual touch. More and more archit... More

Product • By TEMPIOBaguettes by Tempio

Baguettes by Tempio

The design of these sunscreen/baguette pieces allows multiples applications: they can be used as lattice, can be used as a filter of the light, can be used as a hide element for stairwells and openings, can be used as balustrade, pergola or even can be used to separate two atmospheres (both indoor and outdoor). They are manufactured up to 1.80 m in natural (full body) and glazed colours. These ceramic tiles can be installed using a very simple fixing system, which also includes a safety clip which prevent the pieces to be removed easily. More

Product • By TEMPIOFF-K 30/R300 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FF-K 30/R300 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOFF-L 2/20 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FF-L 2/20 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOTempio high-profile tiles for ventilated facade systems

Tempio high-profile tiles for ventilated facade systems

The Tempio terracotta tile rain screen or ventilated facade system offers a wide range of aesthetic qualities for building facades. The numerous advantages include improved thermal and acoustic properties, extended warranty periods, low embodied energy ratings, ease of installation, non-combustible fire rating, and sustainable production processes. Caption All Tempio high-profile tiles were originally custom-made for specific projects. Now, they are available as standard tiles because Tempio has kept the custom dies used for their production. These tiles, along with the custom fixing systems, were created in collaboration with project architects, DCA Facade Systems, and Tempio's Technical Team. All Tempio Tiles can be customized to pr... More

Product • By TEMPIOFS-D 24 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FS-D 24 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOFS-LP 2/30 - Ceramic pieces for wall courtains

FS-LP 2/30 - Ventilated Facade Elements

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More

Product • By TEMPIOFS-L Tempio Ventilated Façade Systems

FS-L Tempio Ventilated Façade Systems

FS system, vertical joint on facades. Its placing, with a wider perpend, fairly marks the horizontality of the pieces. This system has a special aluminium clamp that holds the piece and links it to the structure. When installing it, we will constantly check weights and levels. We fix the brackets to the structure with a mechanical anchor, and to the wall using a chemical anchor. The anchors will be the most suitable according to the quality of the wall. We fix the vertical profile to the brackets with steel rivets, so it allows the dilation of the aluminium. To do this, we rivet a fixed point above and the following with mobile points. Always following the same installation pattern, if, for example, we start right to left, we would fix the... More