Solar & Regulatory Compliance
Engineered solutions that keep buildings cool, meet Part O of the Building Regulations, and earn BREEAM credits — without compromising the view.
Part O · Building Regulations 2021
Since June 2022, Part O requires all new dwellings to demonstrate they will not overheat. External solar shading is the most reliable compliance route — internal blinds, glass specifications, and ventilation alone rarely achieve the required results.
| Solution | Part O | BREEAM | TM59 |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Venetian Blind | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| External Roller Blind | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brise Soleil / Fin | ✓ | ✓ | ◐ |
| Awning / Pergola | ✓ | ✓ | ◐ |
| MicroLouvre® Screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internal blind only | ✗ | ◐ | ✗ |
✓ Typically compliant ◐ Orientation dependent ✗ Insufficient alone
Product Range
Every project is different. We specify the right system for your building's orientation, wind zone, and planning context.
Motorised aluminium louvres that track the sun's angle throughout the day. The highest-performing shading solution for Part O compliance. Wind-rated to Beaufort 9 with automatic retraction sensors.
High-tensile woven fabric screens that block solar gain while preserving outward visibility. Ideal for bifold and sliding-door openings. Guide-rail system maintains fabric tension in wind.
Cassette awnings from leading European manufacturers, including heated pergola systems for year-round outdoor living. Perfect for south-facing terraces and orangeries.
Fixed or adjustable architectural louvre fins that become part of the building's facade design. Specified for new-build developments and planning-sensitive sites where a permanent shading language is required.
Powder-coated aluminium perforated panels mounted as secondary facades or privacy screens. Combines solar control, privacy, and architectural texture. Popular on balconies, stairwells, and plant-room enclosures.
Precision-engineered panels containing hundreds of micro-scale aerofoil blades. Blocks direct solar radiation whilst maintaining natural daylight and outward views — an elegant option where conventional external blinds are not feasible.
Automation & Controls
External solar shading is most effective when it responds to the sun automatically. We integrate with all major building management and smart-home platforms.
Control4, Lutron, Crestron, Loxone, HomeKit, KNX
BACnet, Modbus, DALI, proprietary protocols
Automatic deployment on sun, retraction in wind
Time-of-day programs, astronomical clock
How it works
We assess orientation, wind zone, planning constraints, and building control requirements.
We recommend the optimum system, fabric, and control specification — with TM59 modelling if required.
Made to measure — typically 4–8 weeks depending on system and volume.
Our own installation team — no subcontractors. Full handover, user training, and aftercare.
Ready to specify?
Whether you have planning drawings ready or are at early design stage, we can advise on the right system and compliance pathway.