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HunterDouglas Window CoveringsInnovative Products

Make Innovative Projects

Hunter Douglas is the world market leader in

daylight regulation and solar heat control solutions

with window covering and architectural products.

We’re dedicated to continually improving,

broadening and enhancing our portfolio by

developing innovative proprietary products.

We offer an extensive range of interior and exterior

solutions for architects and engineers, including

Window Coverings, Sun Control Systems, Ceiling

Systems and Façade Systems

Above : World Port Center, Rotterdam, the NetherlandsArchitect : Foster and Partners, LondonProduct : Venetian Blinds

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Cover : World Port Center, Rotterdam, the NetherlandsArchitect : Foster and Partners, LondonProduct : Venetian Blinds

DESIGN, FUNCTIONALITY & COMFORT 2

EXTERIOR WINDOW COVERINGS 4

• External Roller Blinds 6

• External Venetian Blinds 8

• External products forvarious applications 10

INTERIOR WINDOW COVERINGS 12

• Venetian Blinds 14

• Ondulette® Blinds 16

• Roller Blinds 18

• Vertical Blinds 20

• Duette® Shades 22

• Plissé Shades 24

• Silhouette® Shades 26

• Facette® Shades 28

• Wood Blinds 30

• Heat and light control 32

• Control Systems 34

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 36

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Design, Functionality and Comfort

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Our Window Covering and Sun Control productscome under the general term ‘solar shading’,which means that they allow control of theamount of heat and light emitted by the sun.That is to the benefit of comfort and energyconsumption, because Hunter Douglas solarshading products keep excessive heat out in thesummer and gently filter the abundant sunlight,while optimizing the use of the inexhaustiblesource of the free, renewable energy that isnatural daylight.

As the world market leader in Window Coverings andSun Control solutions, Hunter Douglas providesarchitects the knowledge and expertise to select thebest heat and light control systems for each building,enhancing the façade while providing highly effectivesun protection.

DESIGNOur Window Covering Systems are engineered for alltypes of windows. They are operated by hand ormotorized, or will be fully automated and controlledby sensors for light, temperature and wind,depending on the application. A wide range ofsystem principles (Venetian Blinds, Roller Blinds,Plissé Shades, Vertical Blinds etc.) and materials(aluminium, wood, fabrics) are available, as well asa variety of shapes, sizes and finishes.

FUNCTIONALITYA good external sun control system (Vertical RollerBlind, Venetian Blind) will reduce the indoortemperature considerably and therefore eliminate orreduce the need for artificial cooling. Our interiorsystems are especially effective for insuring goodvisual comfort conditions: controlled amount of lightand pleasant contrast conditions, while makingoptimum use of free, natural daylight.

Hunter Douglas has software packages allowing thecalculation of these functional results (indoortemperatures, energy demand, light and contrastconditions) for any particular case.

Project : Inbev Headquarters, Leuven, BelgiumArchitect : Poponcini & LootensProduct : Motorised Sunscreens

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COMFORTModern buildings are so well insulated that they haveonly little need for heating. The internal heat gainshave increased (PC’s, printers and copiers) and that’swhy keeping a building cool in summer conditionsbecomes a greater problem than heating it in wintertime. The heat gain caused by the sun then creates aneed for vast cooling capacities to ensure thecomfort of a building’s occupants.‘Comfort’ includes at least four elements: the righttemperature (thermal comfort), good light andcontrast conditions and view to the outside (visualcomfort), no noise nuisance (acoustical comfort) andgood indoor air quality. The building’s façade has acrucial impact on these parameters. Hunter DouglasWindow Covering products help architects controlthermal and visual comfort, while Hunter DouglasCeilings will enhance acoustical comfort. All of theseelements are to the benefit of comfort, but also of ahealthy and productive environment for theoccupants of the building.

Elements of Indoor Environmental Quality

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MADE-TO-MEASURE CONTROL OF THE HEAT ANDLIGHT OF THE SUNFor optimum performance in Sun Control, externalproducts are the best: they stop the undesired solarenergy before it enters the building, avoiding the‘greenhouse effect’ that so often creates discomfort.Hunter Douglas offers a complete range of products,to suit every type of building, every situation andevery style. In this Guide, we will only consider themobile systems: blinds and shades that move up anddown, or in and out, when needed or when desired,thereby dynamizing the static properties of the glass.For other types of sun control systems (fixed ormobile Louvres, Aerofins, Sliding Shutters andPanels) please consult Hunter Douglas’ Guide toSun Control Systems or visit our website:www.hunterdouglascontract.com

VENETIAN OR ROLLER BLINDS?The most popular systems are the external RollerBlinds and the external Venetian Blinds, both ofwhich cover the full surface of the window and aretherefore more efficient than the various types ofawnings.

OTHER PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIALAPPLICATIONSAmong the many special products, designed forresidential applications or for particular situations,such as patios, shop windows or narrow, highwindows in old buildings, Hunter Douglas also offersDrop-arm Awnings, Folding-arm Awnings,Markisolettes and external Conservatory Awnings.

Exterior Window Covering Systems

EXTERNAL ROLLER BLINDS EXTERNAL VENETIAN BLINDS

OTHER PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Vertical Roller Blind Vertical Roller Blind External Venetian Blind

Drop-arm Awning Folding-arm Awning Markisolette Conservatory Awning Bay window Awning

Project : Heiveld Retirement Home, Ghent, BelgiumArchitect : Jean-Marie VanhesteProduct : Drop-arm Awnings

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These Hunter Douglas external systems offer excellentfeatures:

• Performance - Proven efficiency in reducing theindoor temperature and energy use for cooling

• Increased productivity - Better comfort conditionsenhance the feeling of well-being which is to thebenefit of productivity and health of occupants

• Economic value - High quality products designed forfast and efficient installation

• Green characteristics - Our shading systemsdecrease energy consumption and are built withrecycled aluminium parts and with a minimum ofmaterial use

• Aesthetics - Incorporated in the window design andavailable in a variety of colours, the system canperfectly match the design of the building. They arediscreetly out of sight when retracted if properlydesigned into the building in an early stage of theproject

• Efficiency and ease of use - The shading systemcan be operated manually or can be motorized oreven controlled by the building management system

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Left : Banque Degroof, Brussels, BelgiumArchitect : Art & BuildProduct : Motorized Roller Blinds between double façade

Left and above: Inbev Headquarters, Leuven, BelgiumArchitect : Poponcini & LootensProduct : Motorized External Roller Blinds

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STRAIGHT LOGIC!Keep the sun’s heat out of the building andyou don’t have to cool the heat gain down.That’s exactly what Hunter Douglas externalRoller Blinds do: they roll down along thewindow and cover the whole surface of it.Made from sturdy, efficient fiberglass fabrics,they allow see-through and keep you incontact with the outside world, while arrestingthe sun’s heat and cutting its glare andintense light. When automated, they provide amost efficient way to keep excessive heat out,while providing a level of contact with theoutside. External Roller Blinds, often called‘screens’ for their transparent fabrics, ifplanned into the building in an early stage,can be made invisible when rolled up, in arecess on top of the window.

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External Roller BlindsKeeping the heat out

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External Roller Blinds come in a variety ofshapes and sizes: there is a vast choice ofhead boxes, bottom bars and side channels.

The blinds can be designed for specialwindow applications, like horizontal or slopedsurfaces, sometimes with tensioned systemsfor best performance.

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External Venetian BlindsFlexible heat and light control

EXTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

8Above : Auto Wolf KG Audi Automobile, GermanyProduct : External Venetian Blinds

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PROVIDING COMFORTThe Venetian Blind is possibly thequintessential solar blind: it can be loweredand raised while the slats can be tilted foroptimal visual conditions: that is total flexibility.The internal Venetian Blind has been a classicfor many decades, but there is also an outsideversion of it. Sturdier, yet discrete, effectiveand flexible, it is one of the preferred methodsof exterior solar shading. Often it adds to thebuilding aesthetics without overpowering it.Available in a range of slat widths (50, 60, 80and 88 mm) and an endless variety of colours,it is an efficient and welcome addition to everyfaçade.

Natural daylight is a source of psychologicalwell-being and promotes health andproductivity. Hunter Douglas ‘Duoflex’ OutsideVenetian Blinds are designed to let morenatural daylight into the building while stoppingexcessive heat from the sun. The blind has twozones: the top zone will be kept more open forsending maximum daylight deep into thebuilding, while the bottom part is filtering thesun and providing comfort in the field of vision.

Above : Porsche ShowroomProduct : External Venetian Blinds

Below : Chamber of Commerce, Alkmaar, the NetherlandsArchitect : Reus en Leeuwenkamp ArchitectsProduct : External Venetian Blinds

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Right : Etap, Malle, BelgiumArchitect : Christine ConixProduct : External Venetian Blinds

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Products for various applicationsSolutions to fit full freedom in design

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EXTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

Architects, by definition, are creative people.

They like to design original buildings for owners

who are proud to have something unique.

That’s why windows and bays are designed of all

shapes and sizes and solutions are needed to

protect these from excessive heat gain.

Hunter Douglas has an unrivalled choice of

solutions to fit virtually every design, with expert

help in the engineering phase of the project.Above : Private residence, Keerbergen, BelgiumArchitect : Jo CrepainProduct : External Horizontal Tensioned Roller Blinds

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Right : Heiveld Retirement Home, Ghent, BelgiumArchitect : Jean-Marie VanhesteProduct : Drop-arm Awnings

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SOLUTIONS FOR CREATIVE IDEASFor every application, Hunter Douglas has asolution.

MARKISOLETTESAn attractive blend of Vertical Roller Blindsand a Drop-arm Awning. When a building, asis often the case for older buildings, has highand relatively narrow windows, Markisolettesoffer a nice and visually pleasing solution.They can be equipped with transparentscreenglass-type fabrics or with opaqueacrylics.

FOLDING ARM AWNINGSShop windows, patios and garden terraces arethe ideal places where Folding-arm Awningscan be successfully used. Available in a verywide range of colours, fabric patterns andsizes, Folding-arm Awnings have become verypopular in the residential and commercialmarkets. They provide shelters of shadow andprotect shop windows from the harshUV-radiation.

DROP-ARM AWNINGSA simple but effective solar shadingdevice, the Drop-arm Awning will looknice on multi-storey office buildingswhere its distinctive design will enhancethe building’s looks.

CONSERVATORY AWNINGSConservatories form a welcome additionto the living area, a sort of buffer areabetween the house and the garden. Buteven in commercial buildings, atria andlarge, sloped glazed surfaces bring inabundant natural light and are verypopular. However, they quickly become asource of serious overheating when thesun hits hard.Hunter Douglas Conservatory Awningsoffer a very efficient solution. Theseexterior solar blinds stop the sun’s energybefore it hits the glass. That’s why theyare so effective and boast efficiencyratings of 80 to 85%.The tensioned systems, mostly controlledby wind and light sensors, automaticallywill cover the glazed area and protect itsoccupants and content from too muchheat and UV-radiation.

Left : Hippodroom apartment andshopping complex, Antwerp, Belgium

Product : External Vertical Roller Blinds and Markisolettes

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COMFORT FOR THE EYESEvery window needs some form of internal shadingsystem. That is because the light intensity outside willeasily vary between 70,000 and 1,000 lux or less, andthat will happen within seconds and with greatfrequency. Therefore, it is clear that there is a needfor:• Sufficient shading, to bring the illuminance level

down to the required 500 or 1,500 lux (dependingon the task performed) with good contrast conditions

• Avoiding glare: that’s a matter of comfortable andhealthy working conditions and mostly a requirementof the law

• Sufficient contact with the outside world: humanbeings do not like to be in a confined space withoutcontact with nature. A view to the outside is a potentstimulation for good work

• Maximum use of natural, free daylight: not onlyis this good for the eyes and the perception ofcolours, but there is a psychological dimensionto this that is very powerful

• Individual control of the workplace: in office buildingsblinds are more and more integrated in the buildingmanagement system. However, since the luminancesituations will vary throughout the day, individualpreferences should also be respected.Hunter Douglas systems will allow a pleasant degreeof personal override, while maintaining the overallimperatives of efficiency with the necessary degreeof automation.

Interior Window Covering Systems

Silhouette® Shades

FACETTE® SHADESSILHOUETTE® SHADES

DUETTE® SHADESVERTICAL BLINDS

Vertical Blinds Duette® Shades

PLISSÉ SHADES

Plissé Shades

ROLLER BLINDSVENETIAN BLINDS

Venetian Blinds Ondulette® Blinds Roller Blinds

Project : Tesoreria General de la Seguridad Social, Sevilla (Spain)Architect : Antonio Escario, SevillaProduct : Roller Blinds, motorised

Facette® Shades

WOOD BLINDS

Wood Blinds

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Developed according to the Hunter Douglas EOS® designphilosophy, Hunter Douglas products guaranteesophisticated styling, optimal functionality and usercomfort.

• Visual comfort - Reducing harsh light conditions andgently filtering the natural daylight down to comfortablelevels

• Sun protection - Arresting the energy of the sun -although not as effectively as external products, ofcourse

• Decoration - Our proprietary products are a real fineelement of your interior

• Fire retardancy - For commercial buildings, the highfire retardancy ratings of most of our products are areal asset

• Enhancement of working conditions - Mostcountries have some legislation to protect workersagainst unhealthy environmental conditions. Withalmost half the working population sitting in front ofa computer screen, reducing glare and maintainingcontact with the outside is a major improvement thatour blinds and shades will provide

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CLASSIC STYLING

Unbeaten in sun shading practicality; whether

you choose a Venetian Blind with 16, 25, 35

or 50 mm slat. The unique ‘bounce-back’

quality of the Hunter Douglas aluminium

guarantees longer product life and an

attractive appearance.

With a full range of finishes such as brushed,

metallics, uni-colours, isle coating, perforated

strips, high mirror foils, embossed structures,

suede or supermat, there is ample choice for

any interior. HunterDouglas Venetian Blinds

offer a wide variety of solutions for daylight

control as well as for installation and

(motorised) operation, all for numerous

window shapes and sizes.

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ZONE CONTROL

The Variozone™ Blind allows

flexible daylight control. The blind

can be operated in various zones,

closing one while keeping another

open, which enables to combine

sun shading, outside view and

privacy protection. For better use

of free, natural daylight.

Left : World Port Center, Rotterdam, the NetherlandsArchitect : Foster and Partners, LondonProduct : Venetian Blinds

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Venetian BlindsPeace of mind

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INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

Above : Telindus Headquarters, Haasrode, BelgiumArchitect : Jo CrépainProduct : Venetian Blinds

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Ondulette® BlindsSculptured design

INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

Above : Waiting room, Rotterdam, the NetherlandsProduct : Ondulette® Blinds - Diamond16

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DESIGN PHILOSOPHYOndulette® Blinds are a unique type ofVenetian Blind. Their design is available invarious patterns, slat colours and finishes, withvarious control options. Ondulette® is the onlyblind with sculptured slats, all in the originalbounce-back aluminium quality.

Ondulette® creates in every room a uniqueatmosphere, while still granting and ensuringall practical daylight control of traditionalVenetian Blinds.

Right : Bath room, Cologne, GermanyProduct : Ondulette® Blinds - Ocean

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Above : Ondulette® Blinds - Desert

Left : Living room in private residence,Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Product : Ondulette® Blinds - Cube

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FUNCTIONALITY AND USER COMFORTRoller Blinds are widely used as decorative andfunctional window covering. They are easy to fitin most situations, require little mounting spaceand are almost invisible when rolled up. Theblinds can be lowered to any required position.

The user can avoid excessive sunlight and yetmostly retain an unblocked view to the outside.Roller Blinds are easy to operate, manually orwith simple or sophisticated control systems.

Roller Blinds are available in a wide variety offabrics. When equipped with screenglass, theyoffer a clean, modern look and allow a goodvisual contact with the outside world.

Left : Hesse Noord Natie office, Antwerp, BelgiumArchitect : Conix Architecten cvbaProduct : Roller Blinds

Left : City Hall, Alphen aan den Rijn, the NetherlandsArchitect : Erick van Egeraat Associates, RotterdamProduct : Roller Blinds, metallised motorised

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Roller BlindsSophisticated & stylish

INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

19In recess In face CassetteAbove : Tesoreria General de la Seguridad Social, Sevilla (Spain)Architect : Antonio Escario, SevillaProduct : Roller Blinds, motorised

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Vertical BlindsGently filtered light

INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

20Above : Private office, Amsterdam, the NetherlandsProduct : Vertical Blinds, screen fabric

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Above : City Hall, Spijkenisse, the NetherlandsProduct : Vertical Blinds, aluminium

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Right : Waiting room, Amsterdam, the NetherlandsProduct : Vertical Blinds, pvc

Curved Rail With remote controlSlope

FUNCTIONAL ELEGANCEVertical Blinds are an ideal window covering inany office, work room or public building, bothfrom the decorative and the functional point ofview. These low-maintenance blinds areavailable in a wide range of fabrics, but alsoin aluminium or pvc, and in various widths:- Fabric, fiberglass or screen 89, 127 & 250 mm- Aluminium 70 & 89 mm- PVC 89 & 127 mmEven sloped or curved windows can be equippedwith made-to-measure, perfectly-fitting verticalblinds.

The Multivision™ range offers fire retardantfabrics with varying light filtering capabilities.

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THE HONEYCOMB INSULATIONDuette® Shades are available in a range offabrics with 25 or 32 mm wide pleats. Wheninstalled close to the window, or in a doublefaçade, they have excellent insulatingproperties. The honeycomb cells increase theinsulation and reduce the energetic exchangesof the window during winter and summer.Furthermore, the double-walled honeycombstructure makes the fabric extremely strong,durable and less prone to wrinkles. Whendrawn up, they fold into a compact stack.

Duette® Shades combine stylish windowtreatments with superb control of daylight,heat transfer and privacy. They fit manyirregular window shapes, with a choice ofvarious control options.

Above: A sense of privacy and excellent light controlin your personal office with Duette® Shades.

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Right : Bath room, Hotel Madrid, SpainProduct : Combi Shade Duette®-Plissé Shades

Duette® Shades

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Duette® ShadesStylish control of daylight

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INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

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Plissé ShadesComfort for any window shape

INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

Above : Dentist practiceProduct : Plissé Shades24

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DECORATIVE AND FUNCTIONALPlissé Shades (with 20 mm pleats) offer aspecific range of fabrics available in manycolours in different transparencies, all fireretardant.

Plissé Shades combine stylish windowtreatments with superb control of daylight, heattransfer and privacy. They fit many irregularwindow shapes, with a choice of various controloptions.

Above and below: Daimler Chrysler, Utrecht, the NetherlandsArchitect : OTH, AmsterdamProduct : Plissé Combi Shades

Right : Office Building Edificio Hidafa, Madrid (Spain)Architect : Enrique Torija, MadridProduct : Plissé Shades

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LIGHT AS SILKElegant as a curtain, functional as a VenetianBlind. This unique, ingenious and patentedshading system combines the best addedvalues of voiles, Venetian Blinds and curtainsinto one innovative, high tech and extremelyefficient window covering solution. It hascreated an entirely new decorative windowfurnishing, which clearly differs from everythingelse on the market.

The revolutionary design comprises soft fabricvanes, which appear to float between twolayers of sheer fabric. Silhouette® Shadessoftens excess of daylight by double diffusioneffect, avoiding glare and strong direct sunlightinto the room. The suspended vanes tilt withprecision, giving you total light control andprivacy.

Left : Office Building XX Architecten, Delft, the NetherlandsArchitect : XX Architecten, DelftProduct : Silhouette® Shades

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Silhouette® ShadesElegant intelligence

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Silhouette® Shades will enhance any executiveoffice, reception area or meeting room andwill be a welcome addition to all rooms wheredesign must meet functionality.

Above : Reception, Amsterdam, the NetherlandsProduct : Silhouette® Shades

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Facette® ShadesThe ultimate in style and functionality

INTERIORWINDOW

COVERINGS

Above : Hotel room, Lisboa, PortugalProduct : Facette® Shades28

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INVITING AMBIANCEHighly elegant yet highly practical, Facette®

Shades combine style with functionality.

This new and innovative fabric featuresalternating, moveable layers of translucent andopaque parallel segments, allowing you to enjoythe beauty of natural light as and when youwish:• Unique clear outside views• Soft, subtle light control• Optimal privacy

The stylish soft fabric creates an invitingambiance in any room, transforming interiorswith the glow of warm light.

Facette® Shades provide increased comfort andsafety and are made of the high quality fireretardant Trevira CS fabric.

Right : Atelier, Malmö, SwedenProduct : Facette® Shades

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Above : Facette® Shades

Open In between Closed

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THE WARM, NATURAL LOOKHunter Douglas Wood Blinds are made-to-measure and available in slat widths of35 mm and 50 mm.

The warm, natural look of the wood, combinedwith the ingenious design of the blindscontrols the level of light entering the room.Wood Blinds are an exceptional product,providing an ideal decoration for your windowand adding character to your rooms.

They will look fine in prestigious offices,reception halls, conference rooms andrestaurants.

Above : Ahold Headquarters, Zaandam, the NetherlandsArchitect : OIII Interior Architects, AmsterdamProduct : Wood Blinds

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The Forest Stewardship Council is an

international non-profit organization founded in

1993 to support environmentally appropriate,

socially beneficial, and economically viable

management of the world’s forests. It is an

association of Members consisting of a diverse

group of representatives from environmental and

social groups, the timber trade and the forestry

profession, indigenous people’s organizations,

community forestry groups and forest product

certification organizations from around the world.

FSC Trademark © 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A. C.

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Wood BlindsNatural feeling

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Above : Private office, the NetherlandsProduct : Wood Blinds

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HUNTER DOUGLAS CONSULTANCY IN AN EARLYSTAGE OF THE DESIGNWith state-of-the-art software for building simulation,we support and advise our business partners, tomake sure that the right product is chosen to meetthe specific building requirements. Based on datasuch as geographical location, orientation, type andquality of glass and specific use of the building,Hunter Douglas can show the expected results andrecommend the suitable product or combination ofproducts.

The reduction of the sun radiation entering thebuilding due to the use of an external solar shadingsystem immediately reduces the amount of energyneeded to cool the building. Therefore, the capacityof the cooling equipment can be reduced, resulting ina lower initial investment and lower energyconsumption. Hunter Douglas external solar shadingsystems noticeably improve the personal comfortlevel. When, on top of that, a smart artificial lightsystem is used that automatically adjusts itself to thedaylight levels entering the building, the energyconsumption will again be reduced. The lightintensity will be turned lower or higher as a reactionto the daylight that is actually entering the building.Hunter Douglas can display the lux-levels duringsunny and overcast days in relation with our solarshading systems.

Heat and light control

Luminance values in cd/m2 without Solar Shading

Luminance values with light coloured Hunter Douglas Roller Blind*

* example only, for a given geographical location, sky conditions, type of glazing etc.

LIGHTThe quantity of natural sunlight outdoors variesquickly and strongly, while the required light levelsfor comfortable work are relatively narrow.Hunter Douglas can give advice, showing how lightand contrast levels can be expected to be with anumber of its window covering products.Comparisons of different solutions can be made,resulting in the ideal solution for the requestedperformance. The results presented in a clearvisualization can be added to the building specifica-tions ensuring the comfort criteria will be met.

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33* example only, for a given geographical location, climate data, type and size of glazing etc.

HEATExternal Sun Control Systems, like Roller Blinds orexternal Venetian Blinds, keep most of the sun’s heatfrom entering a building. Hunter Douglas hasdeveloped software to visualize indoor temperatureswhen using various blind systems, with an indicationof the energy demand for heating and cooling thebuilding. A smart control system will contribute tobetter use of renewable energy sources, because inwintertime the welcome free solar energy will beused to reduce the energy needed to heat up thebuilding.

Indoor and outdoor temperature without external Solar Shading

Indoor and outdoor temperature with external Solar Shading*

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Control Systems

CONTROL SYSTEMSHunter Douglas Basic, Advanced, and IntelligentControl Systems allow powerful and efficientoperation of Hunter Douglas Sun Control Systems.Because personal control is often an importantfactor, systems can be combined to operate viaswitches, desktop, or palmtop.

Basic control systems respondto an on-off switch. Thisswitch can be a fixed or aremote controlled unit.The adjustable Sun ControlSystem can be positioned inany angle and therefore thisis the optimum personalcontrollable system.

Advanced control systemsrespond to a range ofcontrols, including switchesand timers. This systemsupports a limited amount offeedback options like sun andwind sensors in an optimalshading and light regulation.

Intelligent control systemswith programmable software.This allows a high degree offreedom in operating the SunControl System. Connected tothe building managementsystem, cooling and heatingand even the lighting levelscan be controlled. All levelscan manually be overruledand an overall reset can beprogrammed on pre-setmoments of the day.

BASIC CONTROL SYSTEMS

ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS

INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

Horizontal Louvres

Smart Switch

Manual Switch

SunsensorTouch Screen

Infra Red

Computer

Matrix

Non RetractableLouvre

Vertical Louvres

SpecialtyVenetianBlind

TAKE CONTROLPersonal control is often considered an essentialelement of comfort. Yet, it often collides with theefficiency that an automatic control promises.The balance can be found by offering a degree ofpersonal choice during office hours, while leaving theautomatic control fully in command the rest of thetime. Whether you desire a basic system, related tothe sunpath and weather conditions or an intelligentsystem, which allows full personal light and heatcontrol while taking in account the overall buildingmanagement, Hunter Douglas has the solution for you.

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In several reports, strong and convincing argumentshave been made that better thermal insulation ofbuildings will increase energy efficiency and contributeconsiderably to the goals of the Kyoto Protocol. Amongthe various measures, improved glazing has beenrepeatedly recommended, along with more insulation.Glazing, however, remains a static element in thebuilding’s envelope, while the outdoor climateconditions alter with the seasons and can varyconsiderably in the course of a day. Solar shadingdevices, preferably controlled, mobile and automated,will make the solar transmittance through the windowsdynamic and adaptable. In that way, both the coolingenergy demand in summer and the heating demand inwinter can be substantially reduced, by making gooduse of free solar gains, when they are welcome - inwinter - while avoiding overheating in summertime.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

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HUNTER DOUGLAS WINDOW COVERING PRODUCTS

In the last 50 years, we’ve been fortunate enough to help turn

countless innovative sketches into innovative buildings.

Architects, designers, investors, contractors and real estate owners

from around the world have taken advantage of Hunter Douglas’

unmatched product development, service and support. Chances are,

you’ve seen more of Hunter Douglas than you think.

With major operation centres in Europe, North America, Latin

America, Asia and Australia, we’ve contributed to thousands of

high-profile projects, from retail and commercial facilities to major

transit centres and government buildings. Not only are the world’s

architects and designers our partners, they’re our inspiration.

They continue to raise the bar for excellence. We create products

that help bring their visions to life:

Window Coverings, Ceilings, Sun Control Systems and Façades.

® Registered trademark - a HunterDouglas® product Pats. & Pats. Pend. - Technical data subject to change without notice.© Copyright Hunter Douglas 2012. No rights can be derived from copy, text pertaining to illustrations or samples. Subject tochanges in materials, parts, compositions, designs, versions, colours etc., even without notice. MX900W00

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HUNTER DOUGLAS is a publicly tradedcompany with activities in more than100 countries with over 150 companies.

The origin of our company goes back to1919, in Düsseldorf, Germany. Throughoutour history, we have introduced innovationsthat have shaped the industry, from theinvention of the continuous aluminium caster,to the creation of the first aluminiumVenetian Blinds, to the development of thelatest high-quality building products.Today we employ 16,500 people in ourcompanies with major operation centres inEurope, North America, Latin America, Asiaand Australia.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

We support our business partners with a wide range

of technical consulting and support services for

architects, developers, installers and, last but not

least, owners and occupants. We assist architects

and developers with recommendations regarding

materials, shapes and dimensions, colours and

finishes. We also help creating design proposals,

building simulations and energy calculations.

Our services to installers range from providing

detailed installation drawings and instructions to

training installers and advising on the building site.

For the owners and occupants, we provide comfort

and energy savings, which enhances real estate

value.

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