Fixed & Operating Sunshades
The industry’s largest selection of fixed and operating sunshades.
C/S Sun Controls
C/S offers many ways to control the sun
The right products and expertise to help you achieve maximum energy reductions.
Solarmotion® Controllable Sunshades Moves with the sun to maximize daylight and reduce heat gain, glare and energy usage. Pages 6-11
Energy and the environment Commercial buildings consume 39% Solarmotion® Venetian Blinds
of the energy and 74% of the electricity generated from oil, gas, nuclear
Reduces heat gain and glare inside the office. Individually controllable. Pages 12-17
and coal-fired plants, which adversely impacts the environment. The architectural solution That’s why the USGBC’s LEED® program C/S Sun Controls contribute to occupant comfort and increase worker and improve educational performance.
4'- 2" Sunshade
natural light in, keep heat gain out and still allow for maximum occupant comfort and visibility.
Cantilevered & Suspended Sunshades
C/S Sun Controls reduce energy costs C/S Fixed
Effective sun control with a variety of blade, outrigger and fascia styles. Pages 18-35
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Sun Controls and Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades
No Sunshade 2'-8" Sunshade
encourages architects to design buildings that save energy, let
reduce heat gain and glare, while providing owners 36% 42% 0% 100% KW/Sq. Ft Savings
An AMCA study suggests C/S Sun Controls help achieve substantial reductions in total energy usage and reductions in peak energy demand.
In the Energy and Atmosphere section of USGBC LEED® Credits 2009 Edition, Version 3, LEED® calls on architects to improve building performance beyond the baseline in ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007.
with major reductions on their building’s skin load air conditioning requirement and lighting energy usage. Better buildings, better performance Several studies also show that buildings employing sun
C/S Sunshades have achieved Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification.
Vertical Fixed Sunshades The most effective exterior sunshade for east and west elevations. Select from dozens of blade styles. Pages 18-35
controls and daylight management systems increase worker productivity, lower absenteeism and improve educational performance. C/S can help with all of your Sun Control requirements; call (800) 631-7379.
Lightshelves
LEED® Credits in the Energy and Atmosphere Section (up to 35 points -NC & Schools)
Reduce energy costs by bringing daylight deeper into the building’s interior.
We are committed to the Architecture 2030 Initiative.
12% improvement (in building performance beyond the ASHRAE baseline) 1 point 24% improvement (in building performance beyond the ASHRAE baseline) 7 points 36% improvement (in building performance beyond the ASHRAE baseline) 13 points 48% improvement (in building performance beyond the ASHRAE baseline) 19 points Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views:
Daylight 75% of Spaces
Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views:
Daylight* 90% of Spaces
*Achieve a minimum Daylight Factor of 2% (excluding all direct sunlight penetration) in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks.
This initiative asks architects designing all new buildings to have them become carbon neutral by 2030. “Those adopting the 2030 Challenge are encouraged to achieve the reductions through proper design including: building shape, building orientation, natural heating & cooling and the use of daylighting and proper shading.”
Skylight Shutters Allows diffused light into buildings while it reduces solar heat gain.
C/S Sun Control Projects
Get the energy reduction you need and the look you want with: C/S Fixed Sunshades Solarmotion速 Controllable Sunshades Solarmotion速 Venetian Blinds
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Community Regional Medical Center, Vertical Sunshades, Architect: RTKL Associates, Inc.
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Sidwell Friends School, Cantilevered Sunshades, Architect: Kiernan Timberlake Associates
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Center for Urban Waters, Horizontal Sunshades & Venetian Blinds, Architect: Perkins + Will
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Solyndra, Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades, Architect: STUDIOS Architecture
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Genzyme Center, Solarmotion Venetian Blinds, Architect: Behnisch Architekten
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Asphalt Green, Vertical Sunshades, Architect: Gensler Architects
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Docklands, Solarmotion Venetian Blinds, Architect: BRT
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Houston Community College, Horizontal and Cantilevered Sunshades, Architect: HOK 5
C/S Solarmotion® Controllable Sunshades (Non-Retractable) Solarmotion @ Solyndra
Solarmotion creates a dynamic facade and is the most effective way to reduce energy consumption and maximize occupant comfort. Here’s how it works C/S Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades track the sun to maximize the control of light and heat entering the building’s interior. By effectively controlling the sun on
To control heat gain, glare and energy usage at the new Solyndra solar panel manufacturing facility in Freemont, California, STUDIOS Architecture specified C/S Solarmotion. To control the sun on the facility’s western elevation, STUDIOS selected 16" wide perforated blades. Each vertical blade was pivoted off-center to achieve a flush appearance when the blades are closed. The blades are operated by motors hidden in the center mullions. All blades, mullions and trim members are powder coat finished to match silver anodize. The Solarmotion system is operated by the facility’s building management system.
all elevations, at all times of the day throughout the year, Solarmotion significantly reduces a building’s energy and capital equipment costs. Solarmotion prevents over or under shading so building occupants can always enjoy natural daylight. Solarmotion also helps architects gain significant LEED® credits.
Total design freedom With Solarmotion your building can look exactly the way you want your exterior to look. Whether you prefer a horizontal or vertical system, C/S can offer dozens of
Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades
mullion, blade and finish options, or we can supply you with a complete custom system.
Throughout the day, Solarmotion gradually adjusts to the angle of the sun.
Solarmotion uses technology developed by C/S for the Getty Center. Our controllable sunshades safely illuminate the museum’s priceless artwork while protecting it from the sun’s harmful rays. 6
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C/S Solarmotion® Controllable Sunshades (Non-Retractable)
Solarmotion’s aesthetic options can help your building make a dramatic statement.
Lots of blade options means you don’t have to sacrifice aesthetics for performance.
Stone Laminate
Looks and works great both day and night Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades become an integral part of any building facade and are the single most important
Red Cedar
exterior design element. That’s why C/S offers specifiers a limitless selection of blades, mullions and finish options. The Solarmotion Controllable Sunshade system is completely flexible: blades or mullions Airfoil
can be oriented vertically or horizontally; the system can be mounted flush or extended off the fascia, and we can even
All Solarmotion blades are shown in 12" widths. Blades are available from 6" to whatever your design calls for.
light the system. And C/S has the proven Laminated Glass
engineering expertise to provide you with exactly what you want; call (888) 895-8955 and speak to a Solarmotion expert. Solarmotion blades can be backlit using our exclusive LED lighting system.
Perforated
Mullion Options
Clear Acrylic
Select from a variety of mullion styles shown, or let C/S assist you with designing your own configuration.
Bull Nose
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Airfoil with LED Lights
Flat
LED Lights
Colored Insert Patents Pending
The seven standard blades shown are only the beginning. Contact us to discuss custom designs at (888) 895-8955. 9
C/S Solarmotion® Technology
Solarmotion is engineered to provide the ultimate in appearance and performance.
Solarmotion Mullion Structurally designed to span floor to floor.
Mounting a Solarmotion System
Blade Linkage Allows blade to pivot freely within the mullion housing.
C/S Solarmotion mullions are designed for typical
Adjustable Stand-Off
the building face with extruded stand-offs to provide distance between the sunshade and the
Allows windows to be cleaned and can be adjusted to meet building tolerances.
building. The mullions feature a clean, streamline Solarmotion’s 3-way adjustable stand-off accommodates construction tolerances in the building. See mullion design on right.
Solarmotion’s operating system is so quiet you can’t hear it inside the building, even if the windows are open.
Concealed Drive Arms
for Solarmotion Sunshades. Designers can select
Mullion Cover
from simple blade positioning vs. time of day
Aesthetically covers the systems internal working parts. Several styles available.
work with the building management system. We
Mullion
Plan View
Between 1' - 3'
Airfoil Blade
Solarmotion sunshades are attached to the building with extruded stand-offs that have no exposed fasteners. This unique attachment system incorporates 3-dimensional adjustments to allow for construction tolerance on the building’s face.
Operates blades in unison and is not affected by the elements.
C/S offers several types of blade actuating systems
controls to sophisticated control systems that
Wall Stand-off
Between 1' - 3'
spans. These sunshades are generally attached to
design with limited or no exposed fasteners.
Concrete
3-Way Adjustment
can even provide a control system designed for different building zones.
High Efficiency Motor
Solarmotion uses cutting-edge technology to
Controls individual or multiple sunshade units.
Our patented pinion system assures perfect blade alignment and has been extensively tested to work flawlessly for decades.
turn your building into a dynamic facade able to monitor weather conditions, optimize functionality
Mullion Cap
of HVAC systems, reduce energy consumption and
Finishes off mullion. Prevents elements from affecting the working parts.
intelligently adjust our sunshades or venetian blinds to provide the most comfortable conditions.
Solarmotion sunshades can attach to all building facades including masonry and all types of curtain wall construction. All attachments are engineered to meet specific wind, snow and building loads.
Solarmotion Intelligent Control Options
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Building Management Control System
Solar Tracking Controller
Programmed by a PC this system receives climatic data from a weather station to provide user comfort and energy savings depending on occupancy.
This control system tracks the sun and positions the sunshade to block direct glare while allowing natural daylight into the interior.
Universal Remote Using radio technology, one remote control can control Solarmotion shades individually or collectively.
Solarmotion’s motor is generally housed inside the mullion. The motor can also be located at the front or rear of mullion for easy access.
Solarmotion sunshades are designed to let building occupants see out, so our attachment system projects off the building to allow window washers easy access to the windows. 11
C/S Solarmotion® Venetian Blinds (Retractable)
The highly effective system that can create a dramatic look or virtually disappear on your facade.
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Through an exclusive agreement with Warema, Europe’s leading manufacturer of intelligent Venetian Blinds, C/S is pleased to market this
Save energy and improve worker productivity
advanced technology in North
Solarmotion Venetian Blinds are one of the most
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America. Used throughout Europe
effective ways of reducing heat gain and glare while .04 (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient)
and the world, all C/S Solarmotion
lowering a building’s energy usage. They offer building
Venetian Blinds are manufactured
occupants views of the exterior and bring natural
from high quality aluminum
daylight into interior spaces.
components and are finished with
Solarmotion Venetian Blinds performance
environmentally friendly powder coat
Blinds mounted on the outside of a window will reduce
finishes. Rigorously cycle tested, these sunshades can be individually
the solar heat gain coefficient, SHGC (how much of the Solarmotion Venetian Blinds mounted on the exterior of a building significantly reduce the solar heat gain coefficient (SGHC) to 4% in the building’s interior.
controlled, or can be activated by
sun’s heat goes into the interior) to 4%. That’s 94%
a building management system.
lower than the SHGC of double pane glazing, which is only 65%. Using Solarmotion Venetian Blinds
External Venetian Blinds provide occupant comfort in the LEED® Platinum Center for Urban Waters by Perkins + Will.
dramatically lowers heat gain, so buildings use less air conditioning, less electricity and produce less CO2. Call (888) 895-8955 for details.
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient Comparison While double glazing provides solar heat gain at .65, using Solarmotion Venetian Blinds (at a 45° angle) reduces it to .04, a reduction of 94%. .75
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Three ways to use the system 1 Exterior
2 Between Glass
3 Interior
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Double External Mid-Pane Mid-Pane Interior Interior Venetian Venetian Venetian Venetian Venetian Glazing Blinds Blinds (clear) Blinds Blinds Blinds 45° No Venetian Closed 45° Closed 45° Blinds
Using Venetian Blinds on external applications provide the greatest energy reduction.
In climate walls (separated by as much as a three foot space) the system is almost as effective as the external application.
Interior applications reduce heat gain (when closed) and increase light management and worker comfort.
C/S Solarmotion® Venetian Blinds (Retractable)
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Standard Exterior System
Exterior Daylight Guiding System
C/S Solarmotion Venetian Blinds are one of the most effective ways of reducing heat gain, glare and energy while providing building occupants with natural light and views of the outside. Available in widths to 16' and heights to 15' the standard system is available in dozens of aesthetic and functional options. See pages 16-17.
Cover Panel Rolled Blades (Shown)
Cover Panel
This shading system utilizes blades that are positioned at two different angles. The bottom blades are designed to close fully to reduce heat and glare while the upper portion of the shades directs sunlight to the ceiling of the interior. To maximize the system’s effectiveness, specify a double motor to allow blades to move independently.
Lifting Tape
Daylight Control Blades
Guide Rail
Lifting Tape
Anti-Glare Blades
External venetian blinds significantly reduce heat gain and glare, yet allows employees situated near a window the benefit of daylight and outside views.
High Wind System
The upper portion of this sunshade directs daylight onto the ceiling of the building’s interior, while the lower portion reduces heat gain and glare.
Cover Panel
The wind stable external blinds are perfect for buildings exposed to particularly windy conditions. This unit features a blade with a special profile and additional cables that allow it to withstand high winds. A control system will ensure the blinds retract automatically at wind speeds of 55 mph (varies depending on size).
Cable Guidance
Interior Daylight Management System
Cover Panel
Ideal for buildings where optimum heat protection is required but external sunshades cannot be provided. Used on the interior or mid-pane, this system features blinds that are highly reflective and are pointed at the ceiling. The system provides the building’s interior with natural, glare-free daylight.
Daylight Reflecting Blades
Guide Rail with Partitioning Profile
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High Winds
These sunshades function normally under typical conditions. When sustained wind speeds reach 55 mph, they retract into the shade’s cover panel.
Lifting Tape
Used inside a building or mid-pane, highly reflective blades directed at the ceiling drive daylight deep into the interior, yet reduce heat and glare. 15
C/S Solarmotion® Venetian Blinds Components
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Slats
Solarmotion® Venetian Blinds offer the flexibility to meet your aesthetic and performance requirements.
Guidance Option 2
Cover panels are designed to hide how the sunshades’ top rail is mounted to the building’s facade.
Guide rails ensure that the blind will lift or lower smoothly in all exterior conditions and allow them to span up to 16' wide.
C/S offers four slats in a variety of widths/depths. Our rolled slats offer excellent rigidity. Flat slats allow cover panels to be shallower, Blackout slats help darken rooms, and perforated slats are used on interior blinds.
Perforated
Flat
The sunshades’ lifting tape is made of a weatherproof, tear-resistant material that is 1/4" wide.
Whether you specify an exterior, mid-pane or interior Solarmotion Venetian Blinds, C/S can supply you with the industry’s widest selection of components to work
Rolled
Blackout
perfectly with your design. On these pages you will find a sampling of the key components that comprise our Solarmotion Venetian Blind System.
Lots of options Designers can select whether they want these sunshades to blend with the architecture or be a
Cover Panels
prominent part of the design. The choice of
A variety of cover panels are available to work with all window architecture. These covers are designed U-shaped to completely house and protect the retracted slat stack.
finish, blade style and mounting options will influence how the shading will appear, but be assured that all components and the operating systems are of the highest quality and are time-tested on thousands of buildings.
Roundshaped Angled
Solarmotion Venetian Blinds can be easily mounted on all curtain wall buildings and masonry structures including retrofit buildings.
Automated Climatic Control
The Climatronic Control System sets new standards in energy conservation. It works with any of our sunshades, will lower your energy consumption and will always assure that the interior of the building’s light distribution and temperature will always be perfect. 16
Guidance Option 1 To integrate the shading system inconspicuously into the facade, a filigree cable with a 1/8" thickness runs from the head of the shade through each blade to a lower tension holder that is attached to the building facade.
Finishes
Guide Rails
All Solarmotion blinds are finished in long-lasting powder coat finishes or architectural anodize quality finishes. Additional colors and custom colors available.
Guide rails at the ends of each slat keep the slats perfectly aligned for smooth up and down operation. A large selection of rails are available to integrate with any type of facade.
9016 Traffic White
9010 Clear White
9002 Grey White
1013 Oyster White
1015 Light Ivory
4800 Light Beige
7035 Light Grey
7038 Agate Grey
7037 Dusty Grey
9006 White Aluminum
9007 Grey Aluminum
703 Anthracite Metallic
8780 Light Bronze
7329 Bronze
8014 Sepia Brown
5018 Turquoise Blue
5009 Azure Blue
6005 Moss Green
1006 Maize Yellow
7016 Anthracite Grey
3004 Purple Red
5014 Pigeon Blue
5002 Ultra Marine
8120 Terracotta
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One Aventura Office Center Aventura, FL Architect: Albaisa/Doval Architects
C/S Custom Sunshades
Outriggers for cantilevered & suspended sunshades
The striking and effective way to reduce energy costs.
Wedge
Cantilevered/Suspended Sunshades Highly customizable, architects can select from a wide variety of blades, outriggers and fascias. The projections can be up to 5' deep to suit the project’s shading requirements, and these sunshades can be used in conjunction with C/S Lightshelves.
Tapered
Vertical/Horizontal Sunshades These sunshades are perfect for applications where greater control over direct sunlight is required. A horizontal sunshades’ performance is determined by its blade spacing and the total drop top to bottom. Vertical sunshades can be adjusted for total shade or limited sun penetration in the morning and afternoon.
C/S Sunshades can be mounted on all curtain wall buildings with projections up to 5'.
Box 2 Choose Outrigger
Quarter
1 Choose Blade Style or Design Your Own
Sloped
Trellis
3 Choose Fascia Style
Fascias 4 Choose Finish Visit — www.c-sgroup.com/sun-controls — for comprehensive information about this product.
Round
Blade Styles
Rectangular
Bullnose
Airfoil 4" to 17" 18
Crescent 6" to 10"
Rect Tube 2" to 10"
Extruded Demi Fin 6" to 10"
Round 1" to 6"
Perforated 8" to 16"
NEW Trapezoid Blade 4" to 10"
Tear-Drop 4" to 10"
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Children’s Medical Services Building University of South Florida Architect: Alfonso Architects Inc.
C/S Shadowline Sunshades
C/S Shadowline Sunshades create a dramatic visual statement. ™
Round Fascia
The Shadowline System Rectangular Tube
This system combines several standard C/S Grille/Sun Control components to create a custom appearance.
Designed for Effective Sun Shading
Bullnose Fascia
Wedge Fascia
With projections up to six feet, Shadowline Sunshades are perfect for use on curtain walls and standard construction. Select from a variety of infill patterns, fascia and outrigger styles.
Shadowline’s single outrigger design attaches easily to curtain wall and standard construction.
Shadowline’s open design reduces the mass of traditional sunshades, while still providing effective shading.
Six standard infill panel designs are shown below. Call 800-631-7379 for custom patterns. 4
All of our infill panels reduce heat and glare while providing filtered light. Choose from one of our six designs below.
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Our four bold fascia styles are designed to match any building’s overall design.
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Infill Panel Choices
How it works The Shadowline Sunshade is comprised of perimeter tube frames mechanically fastened to a single outrigger through the use of 2" x 4" rectangular tubes. The Grille infill panels create an airy effect. These sunshades can project off buildings 2' to 6'. 1 Choose Outrigger Style on Page 33
2 Choose Infill Panel or Custom
3 Choose Fascia on Page 19
4 Choose Finish
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Myriad XXX
Marquis
1"-4" Round or Rectangular Tubes
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Tampa Bay History Center Architect: Verner Johnson and Associates
C/S Perform Sunshades
Beautiful dappled light is the result. C/S Perform panels are the palette. C/S Perforated Canopy Sunshade
Standard Curved
This sunshade system provides buildings with effective sun control, yet offers stunning visual effects by admitting soft dappled light.
Two Styles, Dozens of Options C/S Perform curved and flat canopies employ a slender custom designed tube support that mechanically captures our perforated sheet without the use of unsightly welding. The Perform system can be designed to meet any wind or snow load.
Standard Flat C/S Perform Sunshades can span 6' between outriggers.
Four standard infill patterns are shown below. Call 800-631-7379 for custom patterns. 4 3 4 C/S Perform infill panels provide soft dappled light yet are highly effective at controlling heat and glare. Choose from one of our four perforated designs below.
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Perforated Infill Patterns
How it works Perform standard curved and flat perforated canopies can project up to 2' 6" without intermediate supports. With supports these sunshades can project 4' or deeper. 1 Choose Curved or Flat Canopy
2 Select Projection Depth
3 Choose Infill Panel Style
4 Choose Finish
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Round Slots on Staggered Centers
Round Holes on Straight Centers
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C/S Genesis Solar Sunshades
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Fascias C/S Genesis Solar Sunshades are generally suspended above the head of the window. We offer a variety of attachment options for all window systems and loading conditions.
C/S Genesis Solar Sunshades generate electricity while reducing solar heat gain.
For a finished appearance and to house all electrical wiring, C/S offers a selection of fascias to coordinate with your building’s architecture.
Round
Rectangular
Power up to 18.6 Watts per sq. ft. C/S Genesis Solar Sunshades generate electricity from the sun’s rays and ambient light reflected off surrounding surfaces. Both the front and the back of C/S’ Double Panel design helps to produce electricity (up to 30% higher power generation [kWh] per square foot) than single-panel options. C/S Genesis Panels range in wattage from 180W to 200W and are 3'-0" wide by 4'-6" deep (projection).
Bullnose
Panel Construction
Wedge
C/S Genesis Panels HiT bifacial solar cells are hybrids of single crystalline silicon surrounded by ultra-thin amorphous silicone layers. Each solar collector panel has a surrounding fascia that houses the panel’s wiring, which is directed into to the building’s interior.
Bifacial Solar Cells
How the system works
Amorphous Silicone
C/S Genesis Solar Sunshades are designed to be housed within a fascia that hides all wiring. Placed above or in front of a window, each panel is attached to the building facade by support brackets. 1 Select the Panel by Power Rating 2 Select Panel Orientation
The underside of the Genesis panel collects ambient light to produce energy. A variety of finish options can be employed without affecting the panel’s performance.
3 Select the Fascia 4 Select the Fascia’s Finish
Performance/Specifications—Power Rating Dependence on Irradiance 4.50 1000W/m2
4.00
Rated Power
Current (A)
3.50
200 Watts
Cell Efficiency
19.7%
800W/m2
3.00 2.50
600W/m2
Max. Power Voltage
56.2 V
Power per Sq. Ft. 15.3W
400W/m2
Max. Power Current
3.56A
Module Area
13.06 Sq. Ft
Max. System Voltage
600V
Module Weight
50.7 lbs
2.00 1.50 1.00
200W/m2
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Cells are comprised of single crystalline silicon surrounded by amorphous silicone layers.
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Government Building with Horizontal Sunshades
Project: Santa Monica Public Safety Santa Monica, CA Architect: Cannon Design Sun Control Type: Horizontal, Cantilevered and Vertical Sunshades Project Description: This four-story law enforcement and public safety building is a showpiece of sustainability. Cannon Design utilized highly effective vertical sunshades with perforated metal panels in combination with horizontal sunshades to reduce the sun’s heat and glare, yet provide natural daylight for the building occupants. In the outside public areas Cannon specified cantilevered sunshades with 6" airfoil blades. The building earned a LEEDŽ Silver rating.
Steel Tab
Perforated Demi Fin
Window Jamb
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Municipal Building with Cantilevered Sunshades
Commercial Building with Horizontal Sunshades
This project has applied for LEED® Silver 2.1 Certification
Project: Tampa Bay History Center Tampa, FL
Project: Moffett Towers Sunnyvale, CA
Architect: Verner Johnson and Associates
Architect: DES Architects & Engineers
Sun Control Type: Cantilevered Sunshades
Sun Control Type: Horizontal Sunshades
Project Description: C/S Perform Sunshades are the dominant aesthetic feature on their building’s facade. 30" deep Perform Sunshades reduce heat and glare yet let soft dappled light to enter the east, west and southern exposure. Attached to the curtain wall, the sunshade shape and projection allow for unobstructed views to the outside.
Project Description: DES Architects specified custom C/S rectangular tube blades with a modified wedge fascia for all floors on the east, west and south elevations of this LEED® Certified office tower. The horizontal sunshades are mounted directly to the vertical mullions of the curtain wall, and the corded blades create the illusion of being curved.
Custom Extruded Fascia Extruded Aluminum Tube Blade
Perforated Aluminum Sheet
Glazing System
Glazing System Mullion
Custom Flat Aluminum Plate Outrigger
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Aluminum Mounting Bracket
Flat Plate Aluminum Outrigger
Aluminum Mounting Bracket
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University Building with Horizontal Sunshades
Industrial Building with Cantilevered Sunshades
Project: Houston Community College Houston, TX
Project: Industrial Building with Cantilevered Sunshades
Architect: HOK
Sun Control Type: Cantilevered and Vertical Sunshades
Sun Control Type: Horizontal Sunshades
Project Description: At the entrance to their facility, the architect specified a vertical sunshade with multiple layers of extruded blades. The blades are mounted to the structure using a custom “Y” bracket on the face of the building. Cantilevered Shadowline Sunshades mounted at the head of the first floor windows provide shade to the southwestern elevation.
Project Description: C/S Fixed Horizontal Sunshades make a dramatic statement and significantly reduce the interior heat and glare at HCC in Houston, TX. HOK specified a custom horizontal “ladder type” airfoil sunshade to control the morning and afternoon sun that affects both the front and atrium portions of the building. The exposed mullions attached to the masonry walls are exaggerated to add drama to the sunshade design.
Bullnose Fascia Egg Crate Grille Infill
Extruded Aluminum Airfoil Blade
Extruded Aluminum Airfoil Blade
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Custom Flat Plate Aluminum Outrigger Custom Aluminum Outrigger
Steel Mounting Bracket
Custom Stand-off Brackets
Aluminum Mounting Bracket
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Commercial Building with Vertical Sunshades
University Building with Horizontal Sunshades
Project: One Central Park Phoenix, AZ
Project: Arizona State University Tempe, AZ
Architect: SmithGroup
Architect: Perkins + Will
Sun Control Type: Vertical Sunshades
Sun Control Type: Horizontal Sunshades
Project Description: On their 25-story curtain wall building, the architect employed 2 different shading systems for the eastern and southern elevations. 17" vertically oriented extruded airfoils run the entire height of the structure with each blade spanning a floor with four points of attachment. On the southern elevations, the same 17" airfoils run horizontally to provide shade during mid-day high sun angles.
Project Description: Due to the orientation of the building, Perkins + Will specified two distinctively different sunshades for each elevation. To control the sun at lower angles in the morning and afternoon, fixed horizontal line sunshades with trapezoidal blades are used on the east and southern elevations. On the southern elevation where the sun angle is higher, a cantilevered sunshade with 6" airfoils are used.
Custom Extruded 17" 2-piece Airfoil Blade
Glazing System Mullion with Integral Receiving Bracket
Custom Extruded Aluminum Tube Blade
Custom Extruded “Y� Mounting Bracket
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Extruded Aluminum Jamb
Aluminum Mounting Bracket with Anchorage Fastener
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C/S Sun Controls Mounting Options
Masonry & Metal Building Construction
C/S sunshades are mounted on all types of structures throughout the world. C/S engineers will work with you to provide the proper attachment for any masonry structure or curtain wall system. Below are typical attachment details; for specific designs call 800-631-7379.
Concrete Block
Curtain Wall Construction Brick Filled and Reinforced Concrete Block Steel Reinforcement (If Required, Supplied By Curtain Wall Manufacturer)
Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Curtain Wall Mullion
“Butt Glazed� Glass
Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Steel Reinforcement (If Required, Supplied By Curtain Wall Manufacturer)
Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Structural Steel
Aluminum Fish Plate
Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Curtain Wall Mullion Aluminum Tee-Bracket
Stainless Steel Nut and Bolt
Aluminum Mounting Bracket
Aluminum Mounting Bracket
On Curtain Wall
Steel Reinforcement (If Required, Supplied By Curtain Wall Manufacturer)
Structural Steel Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Head of Window
Bolted to Steel Behind Brick
On Curtain Wall
On Block, Behind Brick
Metal Panel Steel Tube Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger
Aluminum Sunshade Outrigger Curtain Wall Mullion
Mullion/ Jamb
Stainless Steel Threaded Rods
Head of Window
Aluminum Mounting Bracket
Expansion Anchors
Steel Tab Welded to Steel Tube
Glass
Steel Tab Welded to Structural Steel
On Curtain Wall
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Aluminum Mounting Bracket
On Curtain Wall
Head of Window
Steel Tab Welded to Steel Tube Behind Metal Panel
Aluminum Mounting Bracket
Head of Window
Bolted to Concrete Lintel
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