Solar shading, daylight optimisation and energy reduction

COLT SOLAR SHADING SYSTEMSSolar shading, daylight optimisation and energy reduction

FRONT COVER IMAGEWaterloo Rd Ofce Tower, Sydney: Colt Sun Tracking louvers and LS4 natural ventilation and Smoke Vent system. Automatically controlled shading and ventilation to reduce energy consumption whilst providing comfort.

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