The Academy

Learn the Craft of Shade.

Professional courses, eBooks and consulting resources for architects and built-environment professionals — master sun-control specification from facade to tender.

Learn the Craft of Shade.

Courses

Concealed Blind Specification — Course

Interior Roller Blind Systems — Course

Venetian and Louvre Systems — Course

External Shading Systems — Course

Motorised Systems Somfy — Course

Blindspace Recess Integration — Course

Fabric Selection and Specification — Course

Maintenance and Lifecycle — Course

Manual Blinds vs Motorised Blinds — Course

CPD Accreditation Pathways — Course

Specifier Influence and Work Stages — Course

Lifecycle Costing of Shading — Course

Sustainability and Carbon Reporting — Course

Client Briefing and Discovery — Course

Value Engineering Shading — Course

Procurement Routes — Course

Post Occupancy Evaluation — Course

Passive Design Principles — Course

Facade Shading Coordination — Course

Revit BIM Object Integration — Course

Heritage and Retrofit Shading — Course

Hospitality Shading Design — Course

Healthcare Shading and Hygiene — Course

Educational Facility Shading — Course

Residential High End Shading — Course

Bill of Quantities for Shading — Course

Tender Specification Writing — Course

Site Measurement and Takeoff — Course

Installation Methodology — Course

Snagging and Handover — Course

Warranty and Aftercare — Course

SANS 10400-XA Energy Compliance — Course

SANS 204 Energy Efficiency for Shading — Course

SANS 10400-T Fire Protection — Course

SANS 10400-S Accessible Operation — Course

SANS 10400-O Lighting and Ventilation — Course

Green Star SA Shading Credits — Course

EDGE Certification for Shading — Course

Energy Performance Certificates — Course

Building Facade Analysis — Course

Solar Heat Gain and SHGC Control — Course

Daylighting and Glare Control — Course

Motorisation and IBMS Integration — Course

Facade Orientation Strategy — Course

Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risk — Course

Acoustic Performance of Shading — Course

Fabric Openness and Optical Properties — Course

The Weekend Specifier Crash Course — Academy Opening Special

Sun Shading Fundamentals for Architects

eBooks & Guides

Concealed Blind Specification — eBook

Concealed Blind Specification — Guide

Interior Roller Blind Systems — eBook

Interior Roller Blind Systems — Guide

Venetian and Louvre Systems — eBook

Venetian and Louvre Systems — Guide

External Shading Systems — eBook

External Shading Systems — Guide

Motorised Systems Somfy — eBook

Motorised Systems Somfy — Guide

Blindspace Recess Integration — eBook

Blindspace Recess Integration — Guide

Fabric Selection and Specification — eBook

Fabric Selection and Specification — Guide

Maintenance and Lifecycle — eBook

Maintenance and Lifecycle — Guide

Manual Blinds vs Motorised Blinds — eBook

Manual Blinds vs Motorised Blinds — Guide

CPD Accreditation Pathways — eBook

CPD Accreditation Pathways — Guide

Specifier Influence and Work Stages — eBook

Specifier Influence and Work Stages — Guide

Lifecycle Costing of Shading — eBook

Lifecycle Costing of Shading — Guide

Sustainability and Carbon Reporting — eBook

Sustainability and Carbon Reporting — Guide

Client Briefing and Discovery — eBook

Client Briefing and Discovery — Guide