Making better use of daylight
Global annual energy consumption and CO2 emissions of air conditioning systems:
| > 2 Trillions | > 800 Millions |
|---|---|
| kWh Electricity | Tons of CO2 |
The heat input through windows and glass facades is a major contributor.
Nowadays, sun protection is often achieved by mechanical blinds on the inside and outside of windows. This is associated with many disadvantages, such as high costs, high maintenance, upkeep and cleaning effort, severely limited view and predominantly missing control technology.
Daylight, a valuable resource for well-being, is not used optimally.
