Timber-Effect or Real Timber Solar Shading?
Solinear discusses the pros and cons Solar shading systems play a vital role in managing heat, light, and ventilation while enhancing a building’s aesthetic appeal. Traditionally, timber has been a popular choice for such systems, offering a natural, warm look…
Orchard View: Yours for a COOL £10 million
Described as an “architect’s digital dream”, one of Solinear’s prestige solar shading projects, Orchard View (also referred to as Orchard House), has been featured in episode 4 of the latest series of Channel 4’s ‘Britain’s Most Expensive Houses’. The stunning…
How to Reduce Energy Costs in Commercial Buildings: Sustainable Solutions
As we head further into a 2024, many will be hoping that there is more stability and preparedness with regards to the UK’s energy costs after unpredictability and the sharp rises in energy prices that have been ongoing over the…
The Ultimate Guide to External Solar Shading Solutions in the UK
Introduction The increasing importance of energy-efficient homes and workplaces in the UK is led by an amalgamation of economic, environmental, and social factors. The energy crisis and cost of living increase, climate change, global warming and stricter building regulations including…
How can solar shading improve your carbon footprint?
As new energy efficiency regulations came into effect last year, the UK is expected to deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and the environmental impact of building is subject to mounting scrutiny, the construction industry…
Reducing energy bills with solar shading
No one could have failed to notice that energy prices have increased dramatically over the past few months, and continue to rise, plunging millions of households into fuel poverty. The astronomical rise in the cost of energy is not just…
Reducing Plant sounds from a modern building
Reducing Plant sounds noise pollution and nuisance We are Reducing Plant sounds from modern buildings. Let’s start with what is noise pollution? Noun Unwanted or disturbing sound in the environment that affects the health and well-being of humans and other…
Effective architectural screening designs
Over the centuries, with the advent of kerb appeal, more concentrated residential areas and the increased use of technology, there has been a growing requirement for effective architectural screening designs whether as a decorative feature or a technical element. The…
Brise soleil design considerations – A guide to designing Solar Shading with style.
Brise soleil design considerations The popularity of brise soleil continues to rise substantially year on year and, what started out as a very utilitarian approach to soar shading more than a millennia ago, over time, has been modified and adapted…
What is Brise Soleil & how does it work?
Brise soleil systems of varying styles, materials, colours, forms and arrangements can be seen on a wide range of edifices all over the world. Many people, however, but may not know what it is, how it works or the ways…
Erratic weather and the need for solar shading
Erratic weather and the need for solar shading. Numerous people will have heard the phrase ‘four seasons in one day’ – and besides being the title of a popular song, it is a regular comment on the erratic weather that…
Brise Soleil – An Ancient Technology for the 21st Century
Brise Soleil Explained Building owners and architects have wrestled with the problems of direct sun exposure for millennia, struggling to balance the benefits and drawbacks of natural light and heat in their building designs. Blocking sun rays totally in a…
Why do you need solar shading?
Are you sitting uncomfortably? Then you might want to consider solar shading… Whilst many people are embracing the heat of the African plume heatwave, with temperatures in the UK possibly reaching 39°C in the next few days, others are finding…
Interesting facts about the sun you probably didn’t know
Did you know…? We see it (nearly) every day, countless songs have been written about it, life as we know it would cease to exist without it and Solinear has built a business around it! But how much do you…
Medera Resina advanced composite louvre material
Medera Resina™ is the advanced composite material of the future…although beautifully displayed here by Solly, it’s unlikely to feature on the catwalks of the fashion capitals of the world! Medera Resina™ provides a natural and sustainable ‘timber effect’ and meets…
TIMBER SOLAR SHADING INSPIRATION
Put your hand up if you’ve suffered a creative block. Don’t worry, we have too. No matter what our field, we all look for inspiration in order to solve problems. That’s why we’ve painstakingly put together the following list (with…
Solar shading: why architects should integrate it, and how BIM can help
As an architect observing the latest trends in building design, it’s likely that at some point, you’ll integrate a brise soleil into your CAD designs. While solar shading is an attractive, functional and relatively unusual design feature to include in…
DEBUNKED – The 4 Biggest Myths About Timber
Our wonderful trees around the world offer us much more than just plain old timber: they keep soil healthy and moist, aid in the prevention of floods, provide shelter for both human and animals alike, they store carbon which lowers…