Testing shows that KoolShade® provides effective solar shading, even when angled, consistently reducing solar heat gain (see diagram).
Case Study: Centennial Park Kitchen
A Sydney kitchen featured a glass ceiling for natural light and solar heating, but the large opening caused overheating and glare. The irregular glass shapes made finding a versatile shading solution difficult.
The Problem with Roof Lanterns
As global temperatures rise, roof lanterns often become heat radiators, letting in excessive heat and glare.
The Solution: KoolShade®
- Blocks heat & glare while maintaining natural light and airflow (80% Clear Open Area).
- 100% shading when the sun is directly overhead.
- Shading as the sun moves, maintaining high efficiency.
- Preserves daylight benefits (like serotonin production) without glare or overheating.
Advantages:
- Balanced daylight
- Glare control
- No light pollution
- Energy savings
Performance:
- One side blocks 100% solar heat.
- The other side starts at 100% and decreases as the sun weakens, remaining twice as effective as internal blinds even at 40%.
