The Art of Design Issue 20 2016 | Page 76

Bioclimatic Pergola’s Bioclimatic pergolas offer a different The roof structure has a rotating Pergolas have the flexibility of creating solution to the more traditional awnings aluminium slat designed to allow control spaces to be used all year round by becoming more popular over the last of the shading requirements and for enclosing the sides. A number of options three years and optimizing the living rain to run off the slat into an integral are availa ble from the traditional roller space. gutter system and flow down two legs to blind having a clear PVC section for a dispense. view outside to a soft external fabric Initially designed 15 years ago a number creating a soft feel to a Venetian style of manufactures have introduced The systems are tested for wind a pergola to their range of external resistance, rain drainage and snow products in the last four years with loading. Your will find the SOLISYSTEME Lighting can also be added in a number popularity at both domestic and design ensures the test results of layouts and designs. The latest design commercial locations. outperform others. Operation of the allows for the perimeter facia to be laser aluminium roof slats may be manual or cut with the business logo or business electric. offers that is further enhanced by SOLISYSTEME are the original designers and continue to drive the sector forward with innovative designs and solutions. The most common design is a free standing model giving the flexibility of installing at a position suitable for a client. Designs available today allow the structure to be bolted to the property, a sloping roof profile is offered to allow the design to fit in with the architecture of the property. We also offer the option of fitting the roof section within a structure designed by the architect on projects. The layout and positioning of the slat giving the flexibility for privacy. internal illuminations. pergola is very important to ensure For those looking for a further compact the roof slats give adequate shading. factor around the year a fire can be Regrettably many systems have been installed mounted from a solid roof installed without giving the client section. The Arlequin model has large maximum benefits. If located correctly panel sections giving a complete throughout the day the shade / sun different look and offer a different ratio will be optimised according to the solution. position of the sun and without moving the blades. The pergola shall also reduce Blinds and Awnings temperatures in the adjacent rooms of www.blindsandawnings.org the property.