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SmartLouvre® manufactures high-performance louvred metal fabrics for commercial and residential use. Our KoolShade® system optimises sunlight, airflow, and glare control—enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.

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Endeavour House

The use of KoolShade® has added a stylish envelope to a section of the building which brings thermal comfort to those inside.

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West Norwood Fire Station

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.

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Monterrey Airport Mexico

The most clear and impactful challenge was the terminal overheating with internal temperatures reaching well over 40° C. This meant an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience for travellers and staff alike.

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Private Residence - Camberwell

The solar heat gain made intensely hot rooms at the front and back of the house. 30°C sunny day temperature on the ground floor reduced to 21°C, temperature on the top floor reduced to 23°C. The large windows no longer radiate heat on sunny days.

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Basingstoke Hospital

Temperatures immediately plummeted for the benefit of all. Because of these results, it was said that 40 air-conditioning units were no longer required.

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Alexandra Hospital

With straightforward, quick and importantly non-intrusive installation, MicroLouvre KoolShade® ticked the boxes in terms of leading to a lower internal temperature and reducing the HVAC load by at least 68%.

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University Of Southampton

Significant reductions in temperature were experienced, such that you could feel the difference when touching the glass on the inside before and after the screens were fitted.

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Mercedes – Benz, Orbit Commercial Vehicle

The architects, ARCA Unlimited, recognised the benefits of MicroLouvre KoolShade®’s AST (Angular Selective Technology) for low sun angle protection from heat gain and glare.

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Golden Drive

After researching the market, the only product the professionals could identify to meet the criteria of performance, quality and price was MicroLouvre®.

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Hazendal Wine Estate

We finished the new installation on 24th March 2021 during a peak solar heat gain period and immediately, significant reductions in temperature were experienced, such that air conditioning was not even needed at that time.

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The Huntington & Langham Estate

MicroLouvre KoolShade®was the only option as the building required ventilation and uninterrupted vision out.

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Pacific Wildlife Research Centre

MicroLouvre KoolShade® noticeably reduced overheating, controlled glare to the workstations and provided additional deterrence to bird strikes at the glazing.

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Huu-ay-aht First Nations

After the installation of the MicroLouvre KoolShade® screens and after several months of sunny and warm weather, it was reported that all the design requirements had been met to the satisfaction of both the architects and the owners.

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ION Science

MicroLouvre KoolShade® Screens have now been quickly and easily fitted to the skylights, using 3M Griplock tape thereby avoiding the need for any drilling or mechanical fixings whilst maintaining an essential air gap between screen and glass to allow heat dissipation.

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Nissan

The Dealership office and showroom temperatures were unbearable due to massive heat gain through the large showroom windows, essential to showcase the cars.

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Wesley Taylor Village

MicroLouvre KoolShade® solved the problems caused by the glass elevator shaft in this retirement village reaching internal temperatures of 50°C.

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Ursuline Convent High School

MicroLouvre KoolShade® provided protection for the food preparation area, stopping the penetration of solar radiation and insects entering, whilst ensuring good ventilation.

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Private residence

Bronze In-Glass MicroLouvre KoolShade® was specifically chosen by the architect to control solar heat gain in a highly glazed rear extension whilst adding a strong aesthetic.

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Mirabella V

MicroLouvre KoolShade® was installed to the ventilation system, providing free air flow within a narrow profile whilst also acting as an insect barrier.

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HRL Laboratories

High energy consumption was significantly reduced through installation of MicroLouvre KoolShade® whilst maintaining occupant comfort and building compliance.

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Christ the King College

After a trial of MicroLouvre KoolShade® screens in 2013, a significant improvement with heat gain and glare was proven and in 2014. MicroLouvre KoolShade® screens were installed providing pupils with a cool, shaded, glare free study environment throughout the classrooms.

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Private Residence

Excess levels of solar gains were creating an uncomfortable living environment that were significantly reduced through installation of MicroLouvre KoolShade® screens.

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Indianapolis County City Building

Over 40 years after installation, the MicroLouvre KoolShade® screens on the Indianapolis City County Building are still operational and continue to provide thermal and visual comfort to occupants whilst making substantial energy savings, all with minimal maintenance.

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Peckham Police Station

30 years later, the building’s appearance remains uniform and uncluttered. The occupants continue to enjoy both thermal and visual comfort and annual energy savings are being made due to decreased HVAC requirements.

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