Well-thought-out concepts provide ideal solutions / Additional potential through smart home integration
Whether roller shutters, Venetian blinds or textile screens, all solutions contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings and home comfort both in summer and in winter. “Exterior sun shading products are therefore so effective in summer because most of the sun’s rays are already reflected before the window pane,” said Tobias Löhner, Marketing Manager at ROMA. Since there is also a gap between the window and the sun shading system, air can circulate in between and heat accumulation is prevented. However, exterior sun shading systems are also extremely impressive on cold days. “Thanks to purposeful control of sun shading systems, the low sun can be used during the day to heat rooms with little heating energy. During the night the sun shading system acts like an additional barrier against cold outside,” added Tobias Löhner. Visitors to R+T 2024 will again have an opportunity to see for themselves that the sun shading systems from ROMA – e.g. roller shutters, Venetian blinds or textile screens – satisfy the highest possible requirements in regard to functionality, aesthetics and durability.
Well-thought-out concepts
Warema Der SonnenLichtManager will present its extensive portfolio as a full-service provider at R+T 2024 in Stuttgart. The topic of energy efficiency is firmly embedded in this portfolio. “Modern sun shading systems now satisfy a large number of requirements. They provide protection against heat and prying eyes, make a contribution to energy efficiency and increase the comfort and safety of inhabitants through intelligent control systems. During the planning phase – both as part of modernisation or renovation and new construction – important settings can already be made, for example to make the best possible use of daylight control or optimise building automation by means of intelligent bus systems,” said Marion Fischer, Marketing Manager at Warema. If sun shading solutions are integrated in existing buildings as part of modernisation or renovation work, the shaft systems from Warema ensure a high degree of efficiency. In addition to shaft Venetian blinds and shaft system roller shutters, Warema has now extended its product solutions for subsequent integration in shafts and panels to include a window awning that can be used flexibly. Almost completely prefabricated, high system security is guaranteed and assembly proves to be easy and economical thanks to the self-supporting, plug-in design. Marion Fischer: “We are constantly working to adapt our products to the increasingly more diverse requirements and can already promise the visitors to R+T 2024 that they can look forward to any amount of innovations from Warema Der SonnenLichtManager in Stuttgart.”
Innovative Venetian blind systems
ALUKON also has a high-quality portfolio of exterior sun shading systems which trade visitors will be able to experience live at the world’s leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading systems. The company has now developed LS Dark, a new Venetian blind system which features solar heat regulation, optimum use of daylight and room darkening. “The solution is based on our LS 80 light guiding slat which reflects sun rays very effectively on hot days thanks to its specially designed slat contour and the specially predefined light guiding position of 20 degrees, said Alexander Winkler, Head of Marketing & Product Management at ALUKON. The rooms do not heat up while the light entering indirectly illuminates the room without any glare. Alexander Winkler: “In winter the light guiding slat reflects the flat rays of the sun almost entirely inwards. These sun rays are directed to the ceiling and therefore illuminate the room indirectly from above. The solar radiant heat can therefore be used and energy and heating costs are reduced.” In the LS Dark the curtain is moved up and down by means of a special lateral winder which is integrated in both rails of the Venetian blind. This means that there is no need for any text strip holes in the slats which lead to light incidence in other solutions. “In order to prevent lateral light incidence, additional special brush inserts are used in the guide rails. Aluminium cover plates fitted on top at the side complete the darkening system by reducing light reflection,” concluded Alexander Winkler.
Optimum textile solutions
For 365 days in the year, the different exterior sun shading systems from heroal also help to conserve energy and ensure home comfort. A textile sun shading system regulates the indoor room climate without having to dispense with natural daylight. In order to also prevent overheating in indoor rooms with large glass surfaces, heroal offers, for example, the external zip screen system heroal VS Z for shading areas of up to 6 metres wide and an area of 18 square metres. The sun shading system is integrated in the façade almost invisibly with a flush-mounted shutter box. However, it can also be used with a front-mounted shutter box whose colour can be adapted to the building optics. Due to the small winding diameter of the curtains, heat protection can be attained with very small box sizes. The heroal VS Z is very discreet thanks to narrow guide rails which have a visual width of just 25 millimetres and can be completely plastered over if necessary. The standard portfolio contains more than 250 different textiles consisting of opaque and translucent fabrics. These textiles offer design freedom and, depending on the textile, reduce sunlight and UV radiation by up to 100 per cent. heroal also has a solution available for retrofitting: a solar-powered, clamp-on sun shading system. The heroal VS Z EM can be installed without drilling and, if required, can be removed without any leftover marking. Visitors to R+T 2024 can be certain that they will find a suitable solution for nearly every application on the company’s stand.
The power of the sun
Energy conservation is also an important issue for Alulux as an exhibitor at R+T 2024. The solar-powered roller shutter system was launched on the market as a solution which does away with the need for expensive conversion work. No cables have to be laid and solar energy can be used to operate the roller shutter system. This not only protects the environment, but also reduces electricity costs. The roller shutters can be operated irrespective of the weather conditions because a built-in power battery saves enough energy for rainy days. The solar panel is attached at the front to the roller shutter box. This ensures that even a minimum amount of solar radiation is converted and that installation becomes easier. And if you have to wait too long for the sun to charge the battery, the system can be easily recharged from the interior by means of a plug-in charging cable.
Effective control systems
Every external sun shading system has one thing in common, i.e. they are most effective when they are controlled automatically. Thanks to integration in a smart home, the sun shading products also harbour enormous potential for a positive building energy balance. When equipped with weather sensors, the systems can reduce energy consumption even more by acting according to weather data. In addition to high-quality exterior sun shading systems with ONYX, HELLA provides a well-thought-out control system. Exterior solutions or terrace canopies are therefore conveniently controlled by a smartphone or a tablet via an app, voice control or fully automatically. Customised control solutions are available with ONYX.HOME for private customers and ONYX.PRO for larger residential complexes or office complexes. “Sustainability is also becoming continuously more important in the construction industry and sun shading systems make a vital contribution in this respect,” said Andreas Kraler, Managing Partner of the HELLA Group. The topics of sustainability and digitalisation are closely interlinked for HELLA. “Sun shading systems act like a passive air-conditioning system, but are far more environmentally-friendly. With ONYX we developed an in-house system which can be connected to all current smart home systems: ONYX only lets in the sun wherever it is desired flooding a room with light in winter or keeping the bedroom cool during hot summer nights,” added Andreas Kraler. When combined with weather sensors, the sun shading systems also help to reduce energy consumption. Andreas Kraler: “The app then automatically requests the user to act according to the weather conditions no matter where they are at that moment in time.”
Anyone wanting to find out about the latest state of the art in regard to exterior sun shading systems should make sure they have enough time to do so at R+T 2024 in Stuttgart. Because one thing is certain: every renowned key player will be present and is already looking forward to impressing trade visitors with their innovative products.
About R+T
For over 50 years, companies have been presenting their innovations and demonstrating their solutions for the key topics in the industry at R+T, the world’s leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading systems. During the trade fair or at one of the numerous evening events, R+T provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions with colleagues, and is the ideal platform for intensive technical discussions. Several specialist forums and network events ensure that contacts are forged and give participants new impetus for their daily work. As the world’s leading trade fair, R+T is at the same time a meeting point for the sector, a trend barometer and an innovation platform. The next R+T will be held from 19 to 23 February 2024.
With the Federal Association for Manufacturers of Roller Shutters and Sun Shading Systems (BVRS), the National Federation of Door and Gate Manufacturers (BVT) and the Industrial Association for Technical Textiles, Roller Shutters and Sun Shading Systems (ITRS), R+T can count on the support of strong partners who ensure market orientation. A large number of associations and institutions, e.g. the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) and ift Rosenheim, are involved in R+T and actively help to shape the accompanying programme.
1,025 exhibitors (2015: 888) from all over the world presented their products and services in Stuttgart in 2018. 774 of these exhibitors came from abroad. The 65,500 national and international visitors (2015: 59,057) came from more than 140 countries. A total of 38,706 visitors came from abroad (2015: 59,057). They spent an average of 2.1 days (2015: 2 days) discovering the innovations and trends at R+T in detail.
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RT_2024_PM05_Bild_01.jpg: Exterior sun shading systems help to save energy in buildings. | Copyright: ROMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_02.jpg: The solutions increase home comfort substantially. | Copyright: ROMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_03.jpg: Tobias Löhner, Marketing Manager at ROMA. | Copyright: ROMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_04.jpg: Modern sun shading systems now satisfy a large number of requirements. | Copyright: WAREMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_05.jpg: The new shaft system for awnings offers a high degree of flexibility and system safety. | Copyright: WAREMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_06.jpg: The shaft system roller shutters from Warema also feature invisible integration and high efficiency. | Copyright: WAREMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_07.jpg: Marion Fischer, Marketing Manager at Warema. | Copyright: WAREMA
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_08.jpg: The new Venetian blind system from Alukon combines the advantages of the light guiding slat with an intelligent darkening concept. | Copyright: ALUKON
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_09.jpg: The curtain is moved up and down by means of a lateral winder. | Copyright: ALUKON
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_10.jpg: Alexander Winkler, Head of Marketing & Product Management at ALUKON. | Copyright: ALUKON
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_11.jpg: In order to prevent overheating in indoor rooms with large glass surfaces, heroal offers, among others, the external zip screen system heroal VS Z. | Copyright: heroal
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_12.jpg: The solar-powered, clamp-on sun shading system is ideally suited for retrofitting. | Copyright: heroal
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_13.png: Alulux has now launched a solar-powered roller shutter system on the market. | Copyright: Alulux
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_14.jpg: Thanks to integration in a smart home, the sun shading products also harbour enormous potential for a positive building energy balance. | Copyright: Hella Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_15.jpg: Exterior solutions or terrace canopies are conveniently controlled by a smartphone or a tablet via an app, voice control or fully automatically. | Copyright: Hella Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_16.jpg: In combination with weather sensors, energy consumption can also be reduced. | Copyright: Hella Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik
RT_2024_PM05_Bild_17.jpg: Andreas Kraler, Managing Partner of the HELLA Group. | Copyright: Hella Sonnen- und Wetterschutztechnik
