Using specialised software, we undertake solar shading studies for buildings and exterior spaces, which can determine, for each hour of the day and month of the year:

• the solar access of the interior of a building as well as of its outdoor spaces, taking into account overshadowing from adjacent existing buildings
• the impact of a proposed building in overshadowing its neighbouring buildings
• the impact of a proposed building in overshadowing neighbouring outdoor spaces which may require good solar access

Using the results of the analysis, we assess and propose to the Client / designers, design solutions for optimising the building geometry, the building envelope and internal space layout, so as to achieve appropriate solar access, natural lighting and shading where required.

This is of particular importance to spaces where good solar access and natural light are extremely beneficial, such as schools’ classrooms and playgrounds, living rooms and bedrooms in homes for the elderly, in health centres etc.