The Art Of Sun Shading Selection – An Introduction To Blinds & Curtains

As is obvious, even to the layperson, the choice of blinds and curtains involves an appraisal of the aesthetic appeal of the various options. It involves sorting through colour options, assessing the ways a given product could contribute to broader design ambitions, evaluating the need for privacy in a given space, and so on.

But for design professionals, specifying blinds and curtains should involve more. It should involve an understanding of not just the functional capabilities of the various products on offer, but the suitability of each for a given application.

On top of that, in 2024, specifiers should be aware of the potential environmental impacts of blinds and curtains. They should be aware of the raw materials and manufacturing practices used to bring a given blind or curtain to market, the ways that quality products of this type can improve the thermal efficiency of buildings, and the role that automation can play in maximising this benefit.

In this session of CPD Live, we consider all of this and more. Noting the various regulatory requirements associated with blinds and curtains, our speakers will outline the best ways to find the right products for your next project.

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

•   Identify the aesthetic and functional benefits of the various types of blinds and curtains, including those for both internal and external use
•   Demonstrate an understanding of scientific terms, which are commonly used to describe the behaviour and control of light
•   Outline the variables involved in measuring the environmental sustainability of blinds and curtains
•   Identify the regulations associated with the installation of blinds and curtains in Australia

(PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PC 33, DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION PC 36, DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION, PC 45, DESIGN DELIVERY AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES PC 58)

Speakers

Alison Peach – Commercial Account Manager, Verosol 

Alison Peach has 20 years + experience in window treatments, both B2B and B2C, with a degree in Business Management. She enjoys using her skills and knowledge to collaborate with those at the forefront of design, working on bespoke projects, to achieve excellence in function, aesthetics and performance. Verosol offers wonderful opportunity to deliver product that aligns with her personal sustainable ethos.

Kymme Laird – Director,  Neylan Architecture

Kymme is a Director at Neylan Architecture, who following a period of professional experience in the UK, joined NA in 2010. Kymme is a meticulous and thorough Project Architect, skilled at managing project consultant teams, developing high quality construction documents, and administering building contracts during the construction phase. Kymme is a Practice Member of the Australian Institute of Architects.