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Report BR 364 2E Solar shading of buildings
Publication Year
2018
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Careful choice of solar shading is required in buildings to allow good use of winter solar gain and daylighting without summer overheating. This report describes the commonly used shading devices and some new developments. It gives the advantages and disadvantages of each kind of shading device plus unique data setting out the lighting and thermal performance of each device in summer and winter.
Document History
Published 5 January 2018 Replaces Solar shading of buildings (1999).
Author
Littlefair, P.
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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