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Woven blinds for glass-fronted buildings
Short notice. Hexcel fabric has introduced two woven materials which have been designed ecpecially for use as blinds for glass-fronted buildings. Screen(+) is made from two sections by changing the tightness of the weave: the upper section, 2 m or more above floor level, lets 22 % of the outside light through; the lower section only lets 6% of the light into the building. This dual effect provides better distribution of light in the interior of the building. According to the European subsidiary of US-based Hexcel Corp, plenty of light gets into the upper part of the room while workers in the lower part are shielded from glare. In contrast, the use of traditional blinds to reduce glare usually results in a room darkened to the point that artificial lights have to be switched on. Using a similar approach, Screen(2) is made from a double-sided weave: its exterior surface is white so that it reflects solar radiation effectively; the inner surface is grey for greater visual comfort. In addition, Screen(2) is available in a variety of formats: it can be used as an interior or exterior blind and has a range of performances - the size and the number of the holes in the fabric can altered to adjust the amount of light which is let though. Hexcel Fabrics forecasts sales of one million square metres within two years and hopes to gain a 25 % share of the market for blinds within three years.
Woven blinds for glass-fronted buildings
Short notice. Hexcel fabric has introduced two woven materials which have been designed ecpecially for use as blinds for glass-fronted buildings. Screen(+) is made from two sections by changing the tightness of the weave: the upper section, 2 m or more above floor level, lets 22 % of the outside light through; the lower section only lets 6% of the light into the building. This dual effect provides better distribution of light in the interior of the building. According to the European subsidiary of US-based Hexcel Corp, plenty of light gets into the upper part of the room while workers in the lower part are shielded from glare. In contrast, the use of traditional blinds to reduce glare usually results in a room darkened to the point that artificial lights have to be switched on. Using a similar approach, Screen(2) is made from a double-sided weave: its exterior surface is white so that it reflects solar radiation effectively; the inner surface is grey for greater visual comfort. In addition, Screen(2) is available in a variety of formats: it can be used as an interior or exterior blind and has a range of performances - the size and the number of the holes in the fabric can altered to adjust the amount of light which is let though. Hexcel Fabrics forecasts sales of one million square metres within two years and hopes to gain a 25 % share of the market for blinds within three years.
Woven blinds for glass-fronted buildings
Gewebte Rollos für Gebäude mit einer Glasfassade
2000
2 Seiten
Article (Journal)
English
British Library Online Contents | 2003