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At Contrasol, we embrace the Passivhaus Standard where possible, with our solar shading and architectural façade solutions contributing significantly to the performance and aesthetics of a Passivhaus build, through:
🔹 Energy Efficiency:
☀Optimised Solar Gain: Solar shading solutions like brise soleil and shutters control the amount of sunlight entering the building. In summer, they reduce overheating by blocking excessive solar gain, while in winter, they allow passive solar heating, thus minimising the need for artificial cooling and heating.
🔹 Comfort:
🌡Temperature Regulation: By managing solar gain, our shading solutions help maintain a comfortable indoor environment throughout the year. This is essential for Passivhaus buildings, which prioritise consistent indoor temperatures.
😎Glare Reduction: Properly designed solar shading minimises glare, enhancing visual comfort for occupants, whether in residential or commercial spaces.
🔹 Enhanced Indoor Air Quality:
♨️Ventilation: Our louvre systems provide advanced ventilation systems, ensuring continuous fresh air supply without compromising airtightness. This complements the Passivhaus principle of superior indoor air quality.
🔹 Durability and Sustainability:
🌳Material Quality: We use sustainable, durable materials for our solar shading and façades, contributing to the longevity and environmental friendliness of the building.
🔹 Aesthetic Appeal:
💡Design Flexibility: Architectural feature façades and shading solutions can be tailored to meet aesthetic preferences while adhering to Passivhaus standards. This allows for innovative and attractive designs that enhance the building’s visual appeal.
🌞Natural Light: Our solutions are designed to optimise natural light while preventing overheating, creating bright and pleasant indoor spaces that contribute to occupant well-being.
🔹 Featured Projects
🏠 Sulgrave Gardens: At the time of certification, Sulgrave Gardens was the largest residential Passivhaus development in London.
👟 Spelthorne Leisure Centre: the UK's largest wet and dry leisure centre to achieve Passivhaus, and the first in London, the building is designed to consume up to 60% less energy compared with a standard new building.
Learn more about our overall commitment to sustainability 👇
https://contrasol.com/about/sustainability