Awning blinds – the smart solution for comfortable working on hot days

During hot weather, intense solar radiation enters buildings through windows, causing indoor temperatures to rise significantly. This affects not only homes but also workplaces, where maintaining a comfortable environment is essential. Daily tasks require concentration and precision, but excessive heat and bright sunlight can quickly reduce productivity. So, how can you create a more comfortable office environment during the summer months?

Popular solutions such as air conditioning, fans and internal blinds often provide only limited relief. They can also increase energy consumption or force employees to work under artificial lighting. A far more effective and energy-efficient solution is an external awning blind, which blocks the sun's rays before they reach the glass. By preventing heat from entering the building, awning blinds help reduce overheating and create a more comfortable working environment.

FAKRO offers a range of external awning blinds for roof windows and flat roof windows. Installed on the outside of the window, these solutions provide highly effective protection against heat entering the building.

ABSORPTION OF SOLAR RADIATION BY AWNING BLINDS

Research carried out by FAKRO shows that external accessories can be up to eight times more effective than internal blinds at reducing heat gain, making them an excellent solution for maintaining comfortable working conditions during hot weather.

Installed externally, an awning blind absorbs solar radiation before it reaches the glazing and disperses the heat outside the building. This significantly reduces the amount of heat transferred through the window, preventing it from entering the room. As a result, indoor temperatures can be reduced by up to 10°C, helping to maintain a stable, comfortable indoor climate that supports productivity throughout the day.

PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL UV RADIATION

Window awning blinds do more than improve thermal comfort. They also provide effective protection against harmful UV rays, helping to preserve furniture, flooring and interior furnishings.

Continuous exposure to sunlight through unprotected windows can cause colours to fade and materials to deteriorate over time. By reducing UV exposure, awning blinds help maintain the appearance of office interiors while creating a cooler and more comfortable working environment.

LIGHT CONTROL

Controlling the amount of natural light entering a workspace plays an important role in employee comfort and productivity. Strong sunlight can create glare on computer screens, cause eye strain and make it difficult to concentrate.

Window awning blinds effectively regulate the intensity of incoming daylight, diffusing the light evenly throughout the room. This reduces glare and reflections on monitors while creating a brighter, more comfortable workspace.

One of the key advantages of external awning blinds is that they allow natural daylight to enter the room while reducing excessive brightness. This is achieved using specially designed fabrics with varying openness factors that control the amount of light passing through.

FAKRO's AMZ Komfort awning blinds for roof windows are available with different fabric transparency levels. Roof window awnings are available in 10% and 1%. This allows the level of light reduction to be tailored to the specific requirements of each room and the preferences of its users.

PRIVACY AND COMFORT THROUGHOUT THE WORKING DAY

When fully lowered, a window awning blind provides daytime privacy by preventing people outside from looking in, while still allowing occupants to see outdoors.

Electric models and ZIP system awnings also provide effective protection against insects, acting as a mosquito screen when the window is open. This allows rooms to be ventilated naturally without unwanted insects entering the building, creating a more pleasant working environment.

CONVENIENT OPERATION

FAKRO awning blinds are designed for simple, convenient everyday use and are available in both manual and electric versions.

Electric operation offers even greater convenience by allowing users to control the awnings remotely without needing to access the window directly. Z-Wave models can be operated using a remote control or wall switch, while WiFi Tuya models can be controlled via the FAKRO Smart app on a smartphone.

Users can also create automatic schedules, making these systems particularly useful in offices with flexible working hours. For example, the awning can be programmed to lower before employees arrive, helping to keep the office cool from the start of the working day. This ensures a comfortable indoor environment from the moment work begins.

The FAKRO Z-Wave Solar awning also responds automatically to changing weather conditions. It extends when strong sunlight is detected and retracts once the sun has moved away, helping to maintain comfortable temperatures throughout the day with minimal user intervention.

PERSONALISATION AND COLOUR OPTIONS

External awning blinds are not only practical but also enhance the appearance of a building.

FAKRO offers a wide range of colours, allowing awning blinds to complement window frames, building façades and different architectural styles. 

WINDOW AWNING BLINDS – EFFECTIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HEAT IN THE WORKPLACE

Window awning blinds offer an effective, energy-efficient way to improve workplace comfort during hot weather. By stopping solar radiation before it reaches the glass, they help reduce indoor temperatures by up to 10°C, protect interiors from harmful UV rays and allow natural daylight to enter without excessive glare.

Whether your building has vertical windows, roof windows or flat roof windows, FAKRO provides a range of external awning blinds designed to improve comfort, productivity and wellbeing throughout the working day.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do window awning blinds affect office temperatures and overall comfort?

As external window coverings, awning blinds absorb solar radiation before it reaches the glazing and release the heat outside. According to FAKRO research, they can reduce indoor temperatures by up to 10°C, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor climate while reducing reliance on air conditioning.

Do window awning blinds improve comfort when working at computer screens without completely blocking daylight?

Yes. Window awning blinds diffuse incoming daylight, reducing glare and reflections on monitors while still allowing natural light into the room. For offices with high levels of direct sunlight, fabrics with up to 4% openness are recommended. In less exposed spaces, a 10% openness fabric provides an excellent balance between light transmission and solar protection.

What features improve privacy and everyday convenience?

When lowered, awning blinds provide privacy during the day while maintaining outward visibility. Electric models can be operated remotely, making them particularly convenient for everyday use. Selected electric and ZIP system models also act as mosquito screens, allowing windows to remain open for ventilation without insects entering the building.