Image Seven categories of exterior window shading attachments, identified on the DOE Efficient Window Coverings website.
Image The DOE Efficient Window Coverings website identifies twelve categories of interior window shading attachments. Publication Date Tue, 07/25/2023 - 12:00
Image The Efficient Window Coverings website allows direct comparison of various window attachment types based on thermal, visual, functional, and installation and durability criteria.
Image Interior window attachments such as these light-filtering roller shades can reduce heat gains while providing pleasant, diffuse natural light. Publication Date Tue, 07/25/2023 - 12:00
Image Pleated blinds provide cooling savings in summer by blocking and reflecting sunlight, while allowing some diffuse daylight to pass through.
Image Right - These interior solar screens help control glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside.
Climate Safe Housing - Strategies for Multifamily Building Resilience Author(s) Enterprise Community Partners Organization(s) ECP Publication Date July, 2023 Description Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.
Image Right - These retractable awnings provide shade to this outdoor living space and reduce heat gain and glare within the home. Publication Date Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00
Image Right – This model home for the Solar Decathlon competition incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.
Image These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light
