Smartlouvre Technology

Benefits for Architects

Simple to specify & easy to install
 

Carbon neutral & Passive House


Improve the indoor environment


Non-combustible Euroclass A1/A2


Fully Part 'O' Compliant


Reap the benefits of sustainable design for ALL buildings large & small.



 

Why MicroLouvre Koolshade®?

Enabling People-first Places & Enhanced Occupier Experiences.

Sustainable Built Environments

MicroLouvre KoolShade® delivers above and beyond other Solar Shading options.

It fully removes unwanted glare and also:

  • Stops 100% solar heat gain
  • Allows a freeflow of air
  • Retains full vision out
  • Minimises the need for mechanical cooling

The ideal Passive House shading material.

100% recyclable

MicroLouvre Koolshade® metal fabrics and frames are 100% recyclable and are proven to last over 60 years.

68% HVAC savings

Air conditioning usage can be reduced by more than 68% and equipment halved - When used as Solar Shading.

90% recycled

The metal fabrics are made from over 90% recycled scrap copper.

Made in Britain - Delivered Globally

Our fabrics are all made in the UK to reduce shipping emissions.

Building Productivity

MicroLouvre KoolShade® removes building hot spots to create a balanced & comfortable environment.

This increases productivity amongst building occupants as they are far more content with their surroundings.

It employs a unique, 3D, angular selective solar heat and shading solution specifically designed for high-performance sun and light control.

Occupier Experience

Ensuring a dwelling or workspace is happy, comfortable & appealing has never been more important.

The use of MicroLouvre® means this can be achieved Passively and with minimal Environmental Impact.

Sustainable & Compliant

Proven to last well over 60 years, Smatlouvre Facias & Cladding are made from recycled metals and 100% recyclable.

The new UK Building Regulation Approved Document 'O' has, this year, designated large areas of London and Manchester as High Risk.

Health & Wellbeing

MicroLouvre KoolShade® removes building hot spots to create a balanced & comfortable environment.

It employs a unique, 3D, angular selective solar heat-protecting and shading solution specifically designed for high-performance sun and light control.

This increases productivity amongst building occupants as they are far more content with their surroundings.

Operational Efficiencies

From High Rise buildings & High Street Offices & Banks, to Business Parks, Industrial Premises and Airports MicroLouvre KoolShade®, dramatically reduces heat gain & air conditioning costs.

Heat block and solar shading

Building Research Establishment (BRE) wind tunnel tested MicroLouvre Koolshade® screens from different angles and proved it to be indestructible at winds exceeding 100mph/160 kph/46 metres per second.

Ventilation

MicroLouvre Koolshade® allows pure, natural daylight in, whilst still allowing you to easily open the windows so that the directional louvres create upward laminar air circulation - proven to combat viruses and stagnant air.

A1/A2 fire performance

MicroLouvre Koolshade® is also A1/A2 fire rated, which is now a legal requirement for many residential buildings.

Impressive solar control heat block

Durability

60+ years of maintenance free performance is proven by the Indianapolis City County Building, Peckham Police Station and many other installations worldwide.

How it works

How does MicroLouvre Koolshade® work?

MicroLouvre Koolshade® screens utilise a micro fine louvred metal fabric measuring only 1.55m thick, which prevents flame penetration and burning debris attacks. With the louvres spaced 1.2mm apart, our screens provide fire protection up to BAL-FZ standards, along with the additional benefit of solar shading and fire protection for an entire window up to BAL-40.

The aircraft-grade aluminium framing has reinforced corners which secure the frame neatly. Top and bottom frames are pre-bowed to minimise deflection and screen tension, while all fasteners, anchors and hardware are produced from durable, corrosion-resistant materials for longevity. Our frames are designed to receive continuous anti-vibration wedges on either side to maintain the tautness of the screen and the integrity of the panel even when exposed to wind speeds of up to 100mph.

Certified in efficiency and efficacy

Building Research Establishment (BRE) wind tunnel tested MicroLouvre Koolshade® screens from different angles and proved it to be indestructible at winds exceeding 100mph/160 kph/46 metres per second.

The Berkeley Lab included MicroLouvre Koolshade® in a major research project for PG&E. With MicroLouvre Koolshade®, daily cooling loads were reduced by 68% on sunny days when compared with dual pane, high performance solar control glass with an internal blind.

The IFC Group have confirmed MicroLouvre Koolshade® to be A1/A2-s1,d0 : BS EN 13501 Fire Rating, making it one of very few passive and dynamic external sun and solar heat gain blocking systems compliant for use on high rise buildings.

When tested at Fraunhofer, results confirmed MicroLouvre Koolshade® as the most comprehensive solution for Thermal and Visual Comfort in one system.

Smartlouvre Technology Limited is an ISO: 9001 2015 Accredited Quality Management company.

MicroLouvre Koolshade® has been extensively modelled using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in SimScale.

Test certifications

Download and read all our credentials and certifications from our resource centre.

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