Window Coverings are one of the most effective ways towards energy efficiencies in buildings. Here is a guide that covers some important issues. Decorating with Fabric is GSA Advantage vendor. GSA Award #GS-03F-0095X – Small Business.
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Window Coverings are one of the most effective ways towards energy effeciencies in buildings. Here is a guide that covers some important issues. Decorating with Fabric is GSA Advantage vendor. GSA Award #GS-03F-0095X – Small Business.
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Going Beyond LEED – Decorating with Fabric LEED has become the standard for Sustainable building. Window Coverings plays a significant role in improving the energy efficiency of residential and commercial structures. However, LEED is only the first step. There are ways of going beyond LEED when it comes to window coverings, drapery, upholstery and fabrics.
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Choosing a fabric for Solar Shades can be confusing. But if you follow a few simple guidelines, the decisions become easy. If you take a look at the photo below you will see two rows of the same windows using different fabrics.
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I have discussed many times the insulation properties of window coverings in previous posts. Such products as cellular shades offer very high R Values. In my session, An Architect’s Guide to Sustainable Window Coverings, I also address the role of drapery and roman shades.
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While Solar Shades play a key role in daylighting concerns with LEED, the USGBC does not address fabric content, glare control performance, the differences in the openess of the various weaves available or the color choices of the fabrics.
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We recently installed Grommet Panels with Roman Shades at a residence for the designer Satomi Yoshida-Katz. The Flat Roman Shades only cover the lower windows leaving the transem uncovered. We used short rods on either end with Grommet Panels.
Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas is an architectural marvel. I recently visited the building while I was at the World Market Center for the Furniture Market and The Interior Design Society’s Annual Conference.
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AIA/CES Registered Provider Program Summary
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