Event Information
K2010D: Mitigating Glare and Solar Heat Gain with Exterior Shading Systems
Course level: Introductory
Class Description:
Fabric zip systems, venetian blinds, and rack arm systems are highly effective strategies for optimizing daylighting, occupant comfort, and energy savings.
Learning Objectives:
- Review key research establishing the health and wellness, occupant comfort and productivity, and energy savings benefits of daylighting.
- Explain how solar heat gain occurs, and why exterior shading systems are an appropriate and effective way to manage it.
- Identify the main variables that must be evaluated to select the optimal exterior shading system for a project to improve the health and well-being of occupants.
- Describe the advantages, limitations, and applications of exterior fabric zip systems, venetian blinds, and rack arm systems.
- Discuss how to integrate control systems into exterior shading devices to maximize solar control and the impact on occupant health and wellness.
AIA Topic and Category:
- Topic: Products and Materials / Project Planning & Design
- Subcategory: Exterior Shading Systems
Credits offered: 1 AIA LU | HSW
