Solarmotion

Solarmotion
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Solarmotion

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Introduction
C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds and Dynamic Solar Facades are designed to reduce solar heat gain, offering up to 35% annual energy savings. They are suitable for both new constructions and renovations.
Low-Profile and Monumental Solutions
The blinds can be installed outside, inside, or between glass panes, providing cost-effective daylight control. Dynamic Solar Facades use intelligent systems to track the sun, enhancing energy efficiency and aesthetic flexibility.
Energy Efficiency and LEED Credits
These blinds outperform other systems in reducing solar heat gain and can contribute up to 35 points towards LEED certification by exceeding ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1.
System Configurations
Available in exterior, interior, and double-facade configurations, with exterior applications offering the greatest energy reduction.
Occupant Comfort and Productivity
Daylight management systems improve productivity, reduce absenteeism, and enhance health and educational performance by providing glare-free views and a comfortable environment.
Construction and Durability
Featuring high-quality aluminum components with powder coat finishes, the blinds withstand harsh climates and winds up to 55 mph. The control system adjusts blinds based on sun and weather conditions.
Product Variants and Features
Includes various slat types like rolled, flat, perforated, blackout, and Genius daylight guiding slats, which can be integrated into building facades or stand alone.
Specifications
Blinds can be customized for any window shape, available in various sizes, slat widths, finishes, and colors.
Types of Blinds
Includes blackout blinds for total darkness and architectural blinds that do not retract, featuring beaded slats for improved room darkening.
Control Systems
Offers intelligent control options like Climatronic Control System, solar tracking controller, and building management control system to optimize light and temperature.
Installation Options
Blinds can be installed on any building type, including masonry and curtain wall constructions, with options for recessed, surface-mounted, or integrated installations.
Dynamic Solar Facades
These facades track the sun to maximize light and heat control, offering design freedom with various blade and mullion options.
Technology and Benefits
Advanced technology transforms buildings into dynamic facades that monitor weather, optimize HVAC, reduce energy consumption, and adjust sunshades or blinds for comfort.
Company Information
Construction Specialties, Inc. is a leader in architectural specialty products, operating globally with a wide range of offerings.
Contact Information
For more information, visit www.c-sgroup.com or contact their representatives in the USA and Canada.
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12 48 13 No single factor has more environmental impact on a building than solar heat gain. 2012 Architectural Blinds & Dynamic Solar Facades

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C/S Solarmotion : ® The two best ways to reduce solar heat gain C/S Solarmotion The Low-Profile Solution Architectural Solarmotion Architectural Blinds can create a dramatic effect on a building’s facade or virtually disappear. C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds can be Blinds used outside, inside or between two panes of glass, and they are a simple, cost effective way of allowing the occupants to control the amount of natural daylight entering their offices. With energy reductions of up to 35% annually, Solarmotion Architectural Blinds are perfect for new construction or renovation. Pages 4...

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Nothing is more effective at reducing solar heat gain than new C/S Solarmotion® Architectural Blinds. Daylight Sensing Controls are the key to Solarmotion’s effectiveness. Today’s world demands that architects and owners build buildings that are energy efficient, lower their carbon footprint and are comfortable for their occupants. There are many options to optimize a facade’s energy performance, but none come close to new C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds. Not only are they the most energy efficient option for buildings (based on studies by Berkeley Laboratories and the European Solar Shading...

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C/S Solarmotion® Architectural Blinds can be used in three different ways. While any configuration of C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds performs better than competitor’s systems, how they are applied to a building does affect their ability to reduce solar heat gain. The exterior and double-facade systems are more effective because they stop the heat before it warms the in-board lite of glass, thus reducing convection of the interior air. 1 Exterior Using C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds on external applications provides the greatest energy reduction. 2 Double-Facade In a double-facade...

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C/S Solarmotion® Architectural Blinds C/S Solarmotion makes occupants happier, healthier and more productive. Studies prove students learn more in a comfortable classroom. Well planned daylight concepts in schools provide enhanced student performance and mood. An effective sunshading system that provides the classroom with natural daylight not only reduces energy and lighting costs, but they have a proven positive effect on the students‘ ability to learn. C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds offer owners more than just energy savings. Numerous studies* show that buildings with daylight management...

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C/S Solarmotion® Architectural Blinds Cutting-edge technology drives our system. Visit — www.c-sgroup.com/solarmotion for comprehensive information about this product. Cover panels are designed to hide how the sunshades’ top rail is mounted to the building’s facade. They can be integrated into a building seamlessly or stand alone as a design feature. Intelligent controls track the sun and adjust Solarmotion Architectural Blinds automatically. Heavy-Duty Construction All C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blind systems feature rugged, high quality aluminum components with environmentally friendly powder...

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C/S Solarmotion® On The Job C/S Solarmotion Architectural Blinds can create a dramatic facade or virtually disappear. Interior Daylight Blinds Double Facade Architectural Blinds Double Facade Architectural Blinds Double Facade Architectural Blinds Exterior Architectural Blinds Exterior Architectural Blinds 12 13

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C/S Solarmotion® Standard Exterior Blinds C/S Solarmotion® Wind Stable Blind System The gold standard for reducing solar heat gain The perfect choice for areas subject to high winds • ignificantly reduces a building’s overall S energy costs up to 39% • olarmotion intelligent control system S automatically retracts blades at 55 mph • nstall on all types of buildings for improved I worker comfort and productivity with glarefree views of the outside • Excellent choice for high rise buildings • nit features wide durable slat, additional cable U tensioning and a heavy-duty end rail • onnect Solarmotion’s...

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C/S Solarmotion® Exterior Daylight Guidance C/S Solarmotion® Interior Daylight Management Blinds Reduces interior glare at work level, while directing light deep into the interior at the ceiling Maximize daylight while reducing glare where external blinds cannot be used. • nit features a blind with slats positioned U at two different angles to allow light in yet prevents glare on work surfaces • educes heat and glare better than fabric R shades and internal roller blinds (including Double Motor Blinds) (including Light Control and Genius Slats) • rovides glare-free lighting of workplaces P •...

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C/S Solarmotion® Blackout Blinds C/S Solarmotion® Fit System For applications requiring complete room darkening A non-retractable blind system designed to provide shading for any window shape (Non-Retractable) • pecial blade profile with sealing strip that S maximizes blade closure for room darkening • riangular, round and trapezoid shaped windows T can now incorporate Architectural Blinds • chieves complete blackout for almost any A installation situation • ses same intelligent control system as all U other Solarmotion products to automatically adjust blade angle • educes heating and cooling...

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C/S Solarmotion® Architectural Blinds Options Visit — www.c-sgroup.com/blinds — to see the entire line of Solarmotion Architectural Blinds. Slats are key to the functioning of a specific Solarmotion Architectural Blind product. Available in a variety of sizes, call for details. C/S Solarmotion Intelligent Control Options Whether you select a control style that’s part of a building management system or one that tracks both the weather and the sun, or an individual control system, your building and occupants will benefit from enhanced interior conditions. Building Management Control System Rolled...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.