Brise Soleil Systems
Advanced Glass: Brise Soleil Systems
Brise soleil systems offer an elegant and effective way to reduce solar gain, enhance occupant comfort, and contribute to energy-efficient building design. At Advanced Glass, we design, supply, and install architectural brise soleil as part of our complete envelope solutions — ensuring full coordination with glazing, cladding, and structural elements.
What is Brise Soleil?
Brise soleil (French for “sun breaker”) refers to a system of horizontal or vertical fins or blades mounted on the façade to control solar exposure. By deflecting or diffusing direct sunlight, brise soleil helps reduce glare, limit internal heat build-up, and enhance energy efficiency — particularly in south- and west-facing elevations.
Aluminium & Timber Fin Options
We typically recommend aluminium fins or blades, which offer excellent durability, low maintenance, and a wide variety of anodised or powder-coated finishes to suit the architectural aesthetic. Aluminium is lightweight yet strong, and highly resistant to corrosion, making it ideal for exposed façades on high-rise or commercial projects.
For clients looking for a warmer, more natural finish, we also offer timber brise soleil solutions. These are often specified for educational or residential projects, and can be sustainably sourced to meet environmental targets.
Technical Features
- Horizontal, vertical or angled blade orientations
- Fixed or adjustable louvre options
- Wide choice of blade profiles and depths
- Can be structurally supported off curtain walling or fixed back to SFS or masonry
- Powder-coated or anodised aluminium finishes
- Fire performance compliant to A2-s1, d0 for non-combustible requirements
- Integration with daylighting and passive design strategies
Benefits of Brise Soleil
- Reduces solar gain and internal cooling loads
- Enhances visual comfort and reduces glare
- Improves building energy performance
- Adds architectural character to the building façade
- Supports BREEAM, LEED and other sustainability credentials
- Minimises façade maintenance by protecting glazing from solar exposure
Integrated with the Façade Envelope
Because we deliver the full façade — from SFS and cladding to curtain walling, louvres, and fire stopping — we ensure that brise soleil systems are fully coordinated with the structural and thermal performance of the envelope. This reduces complexity, avoids conflicting interfaces, and streamlines delivery and compliance.
We also provide full design support, including bracket detailing, load assessment, and fixing coordination — backed by robust QA and installation records.
Looking to enhance both performance and aesthetics?
Contact Advanced Glass to discuss how architectural brise soleil can be tailored to your next project — as part of a seamlessly integrated façade solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminium windows offer durability, low maintenance, excellent thermal efficiency, and modern aesthetics, making them ideal for commercial applications.
Yes, modern aluminium windows feature thermal break technology to improve insulation, achieving low U-values meeting Part L building regulations and often exceeding it.
Options include double or triple glazing, solar control glass, acoustic glass, laminated safety glass, and enhanced security glass, depending on performance needs.
Yes, commercial aluminium windows can be PAS 24 certified and meet Secured by Design standards with multi-point locking systems with reinforced frames.
When properly maintained, aluminium windows can last 30 – 40 years, due to their corrosion resistance and high-quality powder-coated finishes.
Yes, they are available in a wide range of RAL colours, anodised finishes, and different configurations, including casement, tilt-and-turn, and sliding options.
Aluminium windows are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, with high wind load resistance and water-tightness ratings to ensure long-term performance.
Minimal maintenance is needed – just the occasional cleaning and lubrication of moving parts is required to help ensure smooth operation and longevity.
Yes, aluminium is up to 100% recyclable, and many modern aluminium window systems use recycled materials, supporting sustainable building practices.
Lead times vary depending on customisation and project size, but standard windows typically take 12 – 16 weeks for design, manufacturing and delivery.
Would You Like To Discuss A Particular Project?
If you’re looking for a specialist curtain walling, facade, or cladding contractor to assist you with your upcoming project, ensuring on-time delivery and a smooth process from start to finish, our expert team are on hand and ready to assist you.
