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Information Paper 11/02 Retrofitting solar shading (Withdrawn)

Publication Year

2002

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Solar shading can have an important benefit on the environment in buildings and can give valuable savings in cooling energy. Describes the shading systems commonly used in retrofit and gives guidance on their selection and design. It will be of interest to building owners and facilities managers, energy auditors and interior designers.

Document History

Withdrawn. Replaced by BRE Information Paper 3/17 Should be read in conjunction with BRE Report 364 and Information Paper 12/02.

Author

Littlefair, P.

ISBN

9781860815836

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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