My window measured 56″ tall x 33″ wide. This meant that each of my shutters needed to be 56″ tall. Since the width measured 33″ half of that is 16-1/2″. I subtracted a half inch to allow for clearance on each side of the shutter: on the hinge side and also where it meets...
This arrangement allows the blinds to be used as shutters. Three scenarios can therefore be achieved: Sunrise and sunset: During this period, east- or west-facing windows and the surrounding glazed surfaces are subject to direct solar radiation. Therefore, shade canopies are used in the closed ...
While the inclusion of solar control systems [7,8,9,10], such as overhangs, balconies, louvres, and shutters, into the building facade can help improve its performance by providing shade to the glazing elements and reducing excessive solar radiation levels, these solar control systems can have...