Healthy Homes
Renovations to buildings that prioritise energy efficiency, better ventilation and shading solutions will help create healthier living environments.
The long-term financial savings, comfort improvements and environmental benefits make investing in shading a wise decision that will yield significant returns over time.
Homes more likely to overheat in the summer.
Apartments and smaller homes – Especially in cities/urban environments
Home with unshaded east, west and south facing windows
Homes with limited cross ventilation
Homes with large window, glazed area without shading
The urban heat island effect causes cities to become much warmer than rural areas.
(Source) World Economic Forum
Extreme weather events could become the biggest global risk over the next decade. One of the main areas where this will be felt is global health.
(Source) World Economic Forum
Homes more likely to lose heat through windows during the winter
Roofs/walls with limited or poor insulation
Poor performing windows
Homes without shading – internal and external
Homes with tinted glazing do not benefit from warmth from the sun
What types of shading are available?
External
External shading is extremely effective at reducing summer heat, helping make homes and workplaces more comfortable. Research has shown that indoor temperatures can drop by 40% with external blinds.
Internal
Internal shading is a proven energy saving solution, helping reduce heat loss during the winter, as well as helping reduce glare and providing privacy and security.
Manual, Motorisation, Dynamic
There are three ways of operating shading: Manual, motorisation at the push of a button and dynamic linked to smart home devices. Dynamic shading optimises the benefits of shading and provides greater control whether you are home or away. It can reduce energy use in buildings and significantly decrease the amount of buildings requiring air conditioning. Source: Guidehouse, 2021 & ES-SO.
