External solar shading with wood: a design guide for architects
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Summarises 9 different external wood screening devices currently in use for solar protection, looking at the advantages, design and detailing of louvres and fins, connections, fixings and operating devices, structural design and finishes and maintenance.
Author
Hislop, P. and O'Leary, P.
ISBN
9781900510868
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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