Solar Shading Solutions for a Modern Academy
Integrated blinds, external shading and screening systems for a design-led education building
Blinds, blackout systems, brise soleil and screening installed across internal and external areas.
Location
Dagenham,
London, UK
Sector
Education
Scale
Shading and screening package
Scope
Design, supply and installation
Products
Blinds, blackout blinds, brise soleil, stage curtains, louvres
Stakeholders
Academy client, architect, main contractor
Location
London, UK
Sector
Education
Scale
Shading and screening package
Scope
Design, supply and installation
Products
Blinds, blackout blinds, brise soleil, stage curtains, louvres
Clients
Academy client, architect, main contractor
The Challenge
This project involved a visually striking academy with a strong architectural identity.
Shading and screening systems needed to support multiple functions, including glare control, blackout for performance spaces, ventilation and external solar protection.
Each solution had to integrate with the building design, ensuring consistency across internal and external elements without compromising the aesthetic.
The scope extended to the roof, where a plant enclosure was required to provide screening while maintaining durability and visual alignment with the architecture.
Coordinating multiple systems across different environments added complexity to both design and delivery.
System Design
A range of internal and external systems was specified to meet different functional requirements.
Each element was selected to align with the building’s architectural language and ensure a consistent visual finish.
Integration
The systems were designed to operate across varied environments.
- Blinds and blackout systems for classrooms and performance spaces
- External shading and screening for solar control and ventilation
Bespoke Engineering
The project required multiple systems to work together across the building.
External brise soleil and louvre systems were designed for durability, while a steel plant enclosure was developed for rooftop screening.
Fabric & Performance
Performance requirements varied across the building.
- Blackout solutions for light-sensitive spaces
- Solar control and glare reduction in teaching areas
Delivery & Installation
The Outcome
The completed project delivers a coordinated approach to shading, screening and environmental control across the academy.
Internal spaces benefit from effective glare control and blackout where required, supporting both teaching and performance use.
External systems reduce solar gain while maintaining the building’s architectural identity.
The result is a consistent and practical solution across all areas of the building.
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