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Stunning aesthetics meet optimal performance

Say goodbye to heat gain and solar glare forever. Introducing C/S Solarmotion

USGBC LEED Credits 2009 Edition, Version 3


(EnergyandAtmosphereSection) Improvebuildingperformancebeyondbaselinein ASHRAE/IESNAStandard90.1.
Energy & Atmosphere up to 35 points 12% improvement 24% improvement 36% improvement 48% improvement Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views: Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views: 1 point 7 points 13 points 19 points Daylight 75% of Spaces Daylight* 90% of Spaces

C/S offers many ways to control the sun


New Controllable Sunshades
Moves with the sun to reduce heat, glare and energy usage.

Commercial buildings consume 39% of the energy and 74% of the electricity generated from oil, gas, nuclear and coal fired plants, which adversely impacts the environment. Fossil based power generation releases CO2 which contributes to global climate change, and coal fired stations create acid rain! Thats why the USGBCs LEED program drives architects to design sustainable buildings

that save energy, let natural light in, keep heat out, and allow occupants to look out their windows. By using C/S Solarmotion, architects can accomplish all of these goals. For more than twenty-five years C/S has helped architects realize the aesthetic and functional benefits of using controllable sunshades on their buildings. C/S Solarmotion not only reduces heat and glare, it can save the owner significant reductions on their

overall air conditioning load requirement and in lighting energy usage. And several studies show that buildings that employ daylight management systems increase worker productivity, lower absenteeism and improve educational performance. And our new Solarmotion line of Controllable Sunshades also offers architects infinite architectural freedom to create an exciting and dynamic building facade. For details, call (888) 895-8955.

New External Venetian Blinds


Reduces heat and glare inside the building. Reduces energy, and individually controllable.

C/Soffersacomplete lineofFixedSun Controlstomeetall ofyourshading requirements.Call (888)895-8955for afreebrochure.

See the C/S Sun Control brochure for our fixed sunshade products Cantilevered & Suspended Sunshades
Effective sun control with a variety of blade, outrigger and fascia styles.

*AchieveaminimumDaylightFactorof 2%(excludingalldirectsunlightpenetration)in 75%ofallspaceoccupiedforcriticalvisualtasks.

Vertical Fixed Sunshades


The most effective exterior sunshade for east and west elevations. Select from dozens of blade styles.

Skylight Shutters
Allows diffused light into buildings while reducing solar heat gain.

Lightshelves
Reduce energy costs by bringing daylight deeper into the buildings interior.

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C/S Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades

Independent Energy Study Substantiates the results

Solarmotion creates a dynamic facade and is the most effective way to reduce energy consumption and maximize occupant comfort.
Heres how it works
C/S Solarmotion controllable sunshade system tracks the sun to maximize the control of light and heat entering the buildings interior. By effectively controlling the sun on all elevations, at all times of the day and throughout the year, Solarmotion can significantly reduce a buildings energy and capital equipment costs. Solarmotion sunshades prevent over or under shading so building occupants can always enjoy the benefits of natural daylight. Perfect for all sustainable buildings, Solarmotioncanhelp architectsgainsignificantLEEDcredits.
MoNTHLy CooLING DEMAND (MWHrS)

C/S hired an independent engineering firm to model the energy and capital cost savings that an owner would achieve by using C/S Controllable Sunshades on a ten story building in Dallas and four other cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. The test buildings facade includes standard double glazed low-E glass on all elevations. The results of the computer model in the chart below show the energy usage/savings with and without C/S Controllable Sunshades. The engineering firm utilized a recognized building modeling program.

Energy Cost Savings


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No Shading

Exterior Controllable Shading

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Total design freedom


With Solarmotion your building can look exactly the way you want your exterior to look. Whether you prefer a horizontal or vertical system, C/S can offer dozens of mullion, blade and finish options, or we can supply you with a complete custom system. A 25 year track record C/S Operating Sun Controls have been hard at work reducing energy costs on numerous buildings worldwide since 1985. And most of our operating systems are still in service reducing heat, glare and energy costs. C/S Operating Sun Controls were installed in 1997 over the gallery skylights of the J. Paul Getty Art Museum to provide filtered sunlight to each of the galleries and to prevent the suns U.V. rays from damaging valuable artwork.
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TheC/Sexternalcontrollablesolarshadingsystemsubstantiallyreducesboth thecapitalcostofplantandtheassociatedrunningcostsforairconditioning. A21.1%reductionintheannualcoolingenergydemand(MWhrs)isachieved, translatingintoasavingsof$137,160perannumonthebuildingmodeled.

Solarmotion External Venetian Blinds


The low-profile way to eliminate unwanted heat and glare.

Throughout the day, Solarmotion gradually adjusts to the precise angle of the sun. our system even takes atmospheric conditions into account.

C/S Solarmotion Controllable Sunshades (Non-Retractable)

Solarmotions aesthetic options can help your building make a dramatic statement.
Looks and works great both day and night
Solarmotion controllable sunshades become an integral part of any building facade and are the single most important exterior design element. Thats why C/S offers specifiers a limitless selection of blades, mullions and finish options. The Solarmotion controllable sunshade system is completely flexible: blades or mullions can be oriented vertically or horizontally; the system can be mounted flush or extended off the fascia, and we can even light the system. And C/S has the proven engineering expertise to provide you with exactly what you want; call (888) 895-8955 and speak to a Solarmotion expert.
Solarmotionbladescanbe backlitusingourexclusive LEDlightingsystem.

Lots of blade options means you dont have to sacrifice aesthetics for performance.

red Cedar

Airfoil

Laminated Glass

All Solarmotion blades are shown in 12" widths. Blades are available from 6" to whatever your design calls for.

Perforated

Clear Acrylic

Mullion options
Selectfroma varietyofmullion stylesshown,or letC/Sassistyou withdesigning yourown conguration.

Airfoil with LED Lights

Bull Nose

Flat

LED Lights

Colored Insert
PatentsPending

The six standard blades shown are only the beginning. Contact us to discuss custom designs at (888) 895-8955.
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C/S Solarmotion External Venetian Blinds (Retractable)

The low profile way to eliminate unwanted heat and glare.


External Venetian Blinds (EVBs) are a simple yet effective solution to controlling heat and glare, while allowing filtered daylight to enter a buildings interior. And EVBs are the perfect shading solution for retrofit application.
C/SRetractable Sunshadeslet filteredlightin andprovidea clearviewto theoutside.

Warema by C/S
Warema Industries is the leading manufacturer of the finest and most extensive line of External Venetian Blinds. Warema blinds are used on thousands of buildings worldwide. Warema and C/S recently entered into an agreement to provide the North American market with a complete line of external
Letsnaturallightin, butkeepsheatand glareout. Awideselection ofbladestyles areavailable.

How EVBs Work


Mounted in front of the window, external venetian blinds reduce the suns heat and glare before it enters the building. This operable shading system tilts and moves up and down to control the sun as required. The slats of these blinds can be tilted up to 90 degrees to provide shade from the sun no matter what position the sun is currently at. The blinds are manufactured from recycled aluminum, finished with powder coat finishes and are cycle tested for reliability. A variety of individual and building controls are available to operate the blinds.
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venetian blinds and control systems. For complete details call (888) 895-8955.

System Components:
1 Cover Panel Available in a variety of styles and finishes to meet building architecture Blades Available in 4" or 6" widths in a variety of styles including curved or flat, with and without perforations 3 Lifting and Tilting Tape Allows blinds to open and close and move up and down Guide rail Keeps blinds aligned and attached to building fascia

C/SWind RetractingSystem automaticallylifts blindswhenwind reaches30mph.

C/S Solarmotion Technology

C/S Solarmotion is engineered to provide the ultimate in appearance and performance.


C/S Solarmotion mullions are designed for typical spans. These sunshades are generally attached to the building face with extruded stand-offs to provide distance between the sunshade and the building. The mullions feature a clean, streamline design with no exposed fasteners. C/S 3-dimensional adjustable stand-off accommodates construction tolerances in the building. See mullion design on right. C/S oers several types of blade actuating systems for our Controllable Sunshades. Designers can select from simple blade positioning vs. time of day controls to sophisticated control systems that receive inputs from the building management system. We can even provide a control system designed for dierent building zones. Independent zones can be controlled depending on their exact location and conditions. See Solarmotion controls below.
Mullion Cap Finishes off mullion. Prevents elements from affecting the working panels. High Efficiency Motor Controls individual or multiple sunshade units. Mullion Cover Aesthetically covers the systems internal working parts. Several styles available. Solarmotions operating system is so quiet you cant hear it inside the building, even if the windows are open.

Solarmotion Mullion Structurally designed to span floor to floor.

Mounting a Solarmotion System


3 Dimensional Adjustment Between 1 - 3 Adjustable Stand-Off Allows windows to be cleaned and can be adjusted to meet building tolerances. Concealed Drive Arms Operates blades in unison and is not affected by the elements. Mullion Concrete Wall Stand-off Between 1' - 3'

Blade Linkage Allows blade to pivot freely within the mullion housing.

Plan View

Airfoil Blade

Solarmotion sunshades are attached to the building with extruded stand-offs that have no exposed fasteners. This unique attachment system incorporates 3 dimensional adjustments to allow for construction tolerance on the buildings face.

Our patented pinion system assures perfect blade alignment and has been extensively tested to work flawlessly for decades.

Solarmotion Control Options

Solarmotion sunshades can attach to all building facades including masonry and all types of curtain wall construction. All attachments are engineered to meet specific wind, snow and building loads.

Building Management Control System Programmed by a PC this system receives climatic data from a weather station to provide user comfort and energy savings depending on occupancy. 10

Solar Tracking Controller This control system tracks the sun and positions the sunshade to block direct glare while allowing natural daylight into the interior.

Universal Remote Using radio technology, one remote control can control Solarmotion shades individually or collectively. Solarmotions motor can be housed inside or outside of the mullion. The motor can also be located at the front or rear of mullion for easy access.

Solarmotion sunshades are designed to let building occupants see out, so our attachment system projects off the building to allow window washers easy access to the windows. 11

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The C/S Family of Products For 60 years, Construction Specialties has been a leader in architectural specialty products, including: Acrovyn Wall and Door Protection, Pedisystems Entrance Flooring, Expansion Joint Covers, Cubicle Track and Curtains, Smoke and Explosion Venting Systems, Architectural Grilles, Architectural Louvers and Sun Controls. We have operations throughout the world and can provide C/S Products virtually anywhere. For a complete list of our international locations, visit www.c-sgroup.com.

ForthenearestC/Srepresentative,orliteratureandsamples,calltollfree 800-631-7379 inU.S.A.and888-895-8955inCanada,orvisitwww.c-sgroup.com


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