How to choose the best brise-soleil option for your project

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As extreme weather events become increasingly common worldwide, brises-soleil and perforated cladding have become effective options for creating a second skin on building facades, protecting interiors and creating unique atmospheres through the interplay of light and shadow.

Each building and facade orientation requires a distinct solution—whether fixed or operable, and in various materials. However, certain general guidelines can help streamline the selection process. We spoke with the experts at Hunter Douglas to identify the most critical considerations.

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Cite: Materials. "How to choose the best brise-soleil option for your project" [Como escolher a melhor opção de brise-soleil para seu projeto] 05 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Franco, José Tomás) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1122788/how-to-choose-the-best-brise-soleil-option-for-your-project> ISSN 0719-8884
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