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Window Management
Solar Shading Solut ionsfor Sustainable Design
Nikken Headquarters. Gensler & Associates, Architect s. Dealer: Phil li ps Draperies.
The Architect s Choice
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Reduce Bright ness and Glare Problems
on Work Surfaces and CRT Screens.
Reduce Heat-Gain.
Reduce A/C Loads.
Reduce Fossil Fuel Consumpti on.
Visually Transparent.
Complements Solar Geometry.
Increase See-Through Abilit y so Beneficial t o
Employee/Patient Well-Being and Productivit y.
Increase Use of Natural Daylight Proven to
Reduce Absenteeism and I ncrease Effi ciency.
Why Shades? Why MechoShades?Offices Hospitals Libraries
Classrooms Museums Retail Stores
Green Buildings
Window Management:The Prerequisite to Daylighti ngDaylighting is a criti cal element i n Sustainable
Design. But uncontrolled natural daylight l eads
to excessive heat gain, brightness and glare.
To be successful, Daylighting has to include
key elements of automated Window Management
to provide a better, more livable and efficient
environment for those who live and work in
these struct ures. MechoShades meet and exceed
the goals of Window Management.
1 Three AACsolar sensors on the roof determineif it is clear, cloudy or bright-overcast.
2 Local Switches can override the system,it regains control at 5AM the following day.
3 The AACSolarTracTM can maintain an unlimitednumber of zones.
Automated shading has grown significantly
as a solution for architects and their clients
who wish to provide maximum performance
for their building both functionally and
aesthetically. A number of highly rated
LEEDprojects uti lize the AACSolarTrac
System, an automated energy efficient
sub-system that maximizes the sustainable
benefits of MechoShades by automatically
adjusting the position of shades in
accordance with:
Position and i ntensity of t he solar ray
on every window.
Micro climatic sky conditi ons.
Solar gain in BTUs on each window
Window geometry and solar penetration
Window wall luminous value.
Ambient illumination.
Plus many other user definable options.
Inspired by William McDonough and Michael
Braungarts book on Cradle to Cradle
design, MechoShade has worked closely
with MBDCt o create a new eco-effective
shadecloth for its solarshade systems.
MechoShade is proud to officially unveil
the revolutionary EcoVeil shadecloth
at NeoCon 2004.
EcoVeil is designed to be what MBDCcal ls
technical nutrient, and as such, all inputs
are being evaluated for their impact on
human and environmental health.
It is also intended for EcoVeilto be kept in
a closed loop of continued use at the same
level of quality as originally intended, not
downcycled into a product of lesser quality.
ThermoVeil hademonstratedexcellent resistto bacterial anmicroorganism
Solar Shading Solutions for Sustainable Building Design
Herman Miller
Holland, MIWilliam McDonough
and Partners, Architects
Automated Control System AAC SolarTracTM
Computerized Solar Tracking for Sustainable Building Design and Daylighting
New Launch: EcoVeil
High Quality, Safe and Recyclable Materials
Our ThermoVeil and EuroVeil line of sh
are specifically designed in various colors a
to complement all t ypes of window glazin
MechoShade pioneered the concept of v
transparent shading that f ilters natural li
and controls glare and heat gain while pr
a partial view through the shade. Our shad
complement many Light Harvesting design
shading control systems can integrate wit
Management, A/ V and Lightin g Control Sy
ThermoVeil, EuroVeil, EuroTwilsolar shade
indoor airquality guidelinesof ASTMD 51
ASTMD 6670-01/ World Health Organizat
German Federal Environmental Agency (Bl
Program) / The State of Washington (SOWOccupational Safety & Health Administrati
as per GREENGUARD VOCtesting.
Features:
Unlimited programming options can ma
daylighting while providing solar/glare p
where needed.
Assures alignment and uniformity of sha
for the int erior and exterior of t he proje
Appropriate for all windows, skylights, a
and general office space.
Unlimited zone control.
May be used with our I Q/MLC, MLCor I
control systems.
Integrates with all BMSand lighting
control systems.
Summer/ Winter "U" value effect for mor
energy efficient temperature set points;
in summer and lower in winter with an i
in personal comfort.
See back cover for MechoShade/ LEED Proje
photos of PNCFirstside Center, SABRECor
Campus, and GAP Headquarters, all with A
SolarTrac Systems.
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SABRE Corporate CampusSouthland, TX
HKS, Inc., Architects
Uses AAC SolarTrac System
Sil ver LEED Rat ing.
Department ofEnvironmental ProtectionSouth Central Regional
Off ice Buildi ngHarrisburg, PA
Kostecky Group, Architects
Certified LEED Rating
PNC Firstside CenterPittsburgh, PA
L.D. Astori no, Archit ects
Uses AAC SolarTrac System
Sil ver LEED Rat ing
American Honda CompanyGresham, OR
Nort hWest Regional Facili t y
MacKenzie Group, ArchitectsGold LEED Rat ing
Mechoshade/ LEED Projects
Hoff man LaRoche Inc.Nutley, NJ
The Hillier Group
GAP HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA
William McDonough and
Partners, Architects
Uses AAC SolarTrac System
Herman MillerHolland, MI
William McDonough and
Partners, Architect
42-03 35th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
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www.mechoshade.com
Nature Conservancy
New Headquart ers Building
Arlingt on, VAHOK, Archit ects
Mechoshade/ Sustainable Design Projects
Capitol Area East End ComplexSacramento, CA
Johnson Fain Partners, Architect
Gold Rating
The William and FloraHewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA
B.H. Bocook, I nc./ Hawley
Peterson & Snyder, Architects
Gold Rating
Pharmacia Building QSkokie, I L
Flad and Associates, Architect
Gold Rating
MechoShadeSolar Shading has assisted these buildings in achieving LEED credits:
1. Energy and Resources: Optimize Energy Performance
2. Materials and Resources: Recyclability
3. I ndoor Air Quality: Increase Ventilation Effectiveness; Low-Emitting Materials; Controlability of Systems;
Thermal Comfort; Daylight and Views.
MechoShade is proud to be associated with and give recognition to some of the higher rated LEED projects:
For more information on MechoShades, Sustainable Design and LEED Certification, go to: www.mechoshade.com
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