Large span shade screens by Mulders to keep offices cool

UV protection for workers is a critical issue for employers and building owners who need to meet stringent health and safety regulations. A new office block in Melbourne had almost floor to ceiling windows on every façade. With little natural shade protection, there was extreme heat build up during the day which made working conditions unbearable. A creative shade sail solution was required to provide maximum shade cover and complement the building's blue grey colour tones.

Mulders were selected as the shade supplier and proposed a series of large span shade screens. The building had a series of external structural posts. By using these as load bearing fixing points, a repeating series of screen could be used to cover virtually all of the upper windows.

Each screen's footprint was minimal and when pulled taut, 95% shade cover was acheived. A special cobalt blue shade material was selected as it allows filtered light in but keeps heat and glare out.

This glare reduction is especially important for staff using computers. Correctly positioned shade screens can block out up to 95% of the suns rays and cut heat levels down dramatically. The end result was a modern, light and airy looking shade structure. Staff could now work in comfort, whatever the weather!