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 Introduction
Somfy’s Commercial Building Solutions offer a wide range of intelligent and quiet motors and controls that optimize the utilization of natural light in your commercial workspace. Our systems are calibrated to maximize occupant comfort while enhancing the visual environment, minimizing solar glare and heat gain, and providing UV protection. Somfy’s natural light control automation systems are scalable in design, offered in low voltage, line voltage or WireFreeTM options, and are perfect for projects of any size or budget.
In the coming pages, you will see how Somfy solutions will help you throughout the year in all climates to achieve maximum comfort and energy efficiency. Somfy strategies adjust to the needs of the occupant based on seasonal elements and our products are easily integrated depending on the systems utilized in a given building. You will see how our solutions are best integrated into the vertical markets, how we interact with artificial lighting systems to offer a system with superior energy efficiency, and innovative project examples.
Table of Contents
The Challenges of Bioclimatic Façades.......................................................................................................4 Natural Light Management, Dynamic InsulationTM, Natural Ventilation ............................................................. 6 Vertical Market Segments ......................................................................................................................8 Offices ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Hospitality....................................................................................................................................... 12 Education ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Healthcare ....................................................................................................................................... 16 LEED Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Somfy’s Scalable Solutions ................................................................................................................... 20 Somfy Digital Network RS485TM System Layout.......................................................................................... 22 Case Studies ..................................................................................................................................... 24
United Nations ............................................................................................................................... 24 Kaiser Permanente Hospital .............................................................................................................. 26 RBC Centre .................................................................................................................................... 28 Sequana ....................................................................................................................................... 30
   AIA and USGBC Memberships
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