PASSIVHAUS & LOW ENERGY HOMES
External Shading for Passivhaus & Eco Homes
Control the sunlight. Enjoy a more comfortable home.
Solar-Shield supplies and installs made-to-measure external shading for Passivhaus projects, eco homes and energy-efficient new builds across the UK.
Why is solar shading important for Passivhaus homes?
Passivhaus design aims to deliver comfortable buildings with very low energy use. Managing sunlight is part of that balance: useful solar warmth in winter needs to be considered alongside the risk of excessive heat gain in summer.
External shading intercepts sunlight before it reaches the glazing, helping to limit the solar energy entering your home. Selected as part of the wider building design, it can support summer comfort while giving you greater control over daylight and glare.
Shading that supports comfortable, low-energy living
Reduce heat gain
Help limit unwanted solar heat before it enters through your glazing.
Manage daylight & glare
Enjoy natural light with greater control over glare and visual comfort.
Support your cooling strategy
Help reduce cooling demand as part of your home’s overall design.
Complement your architecture
Explore shading solutions to suit contemporary and traditional homes.
Explore external shading for your Passivhaus project
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External Venetian Blinds
Adjustable external slats give you flexible control over sunlight, glare and privacy, helping reduce unwanted solar heat gain.
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External Zip Screens
An option for shading windows and glazed doors with a discreet appearance. Different fabrics provide different levels of solar protection, privacy and outward visibility.
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Tiltable External Louvres
Adjustable louvres combine architectural impact with control over direct sunlight. Explore solutions for your glazing, including suitable options for distinctive window shapes.
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Gable Roller Blinds
Made-to-measure external roller blinds for gable, apex and triangular windows, helping reduce solar heat gain and glare while complementing your home’s architecture.
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Motorised WAREMA Venetian blinds provide flexible light control and help reduce heat gain.
Practical advice, from planning to installation
Paul Morris, owner of Solar-Shield, has over 30 years’ experience in exterior shading. We’ll help you compare product options, consider the best solutions for your home and guide you through planning and installation.
Planning a Passivhaus or eco home?
Consider external shading early in your design process, so it can be integrated with your glazing, orientation and overall cooling strategy.
Coordinate shading with your Passivhaus designer and building calculations.
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Your Passivhaus shading questions answered
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Passivhaus is the German term for the building standard known in English as Passive House. It focuses on high levels of comfort with very low energy requirements. A home described as “eco” or “Passive House-inspired” is not necessarily a certified Passivhaus.
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No. Shading requirements depend on the building’s orientation, glazing, surrounding shade and overall design. External blinds, screens or louvres may form part of the strategy where additional solar control is needed.
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External shading intercepts sunlight before it reaches the glazing, reducing solar heat gain. Its effectiveness depends on the product, glazing, orientation and how the shading is operated.
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Retractable or adjustable shading can be opened to admit sunlight when useful and deployed when solar protection is needed. Fixed shading needs careful design to balance seasonal requirements.
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There is no single best product for every home. Venetian blinds, zip screens and louvres offer different approaches to solar control, daylight, privacy and appearance. The right choice depends on your project.
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Ideally, during the design stage, before window and façade details are finalised. Early planning helps your team consider fixing positions, recesses, power supplies and controls.
Meet - Paul Morris, Owner of Solar-Shield Exterior Shading Solutions.
Meet Paul, the founder and resident expert at Solar-Shield. With over 35 years of experience in the blinds industry, Paul is dedicated to helping homeowners keep their spaces cool with innovative, energy-efficient exterior window shading solutions. As a certified Passivhaus Trust member, Smart Shading Advisor and a member of the British Blind & Shutter Association, Paul brings a wealth of expertise to every project, ensuring the perfect shading solution for your unique needs.
Let’s find the right shading for your home
Talk to our team about your Passivhaus or low-energy home project and find the best external shading for your needs.