External Blinds 'Valema' for Facilities to Maintain a Comfortable Indoor Environment
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Widely adopted in nursing homes and facilities for the elderly. Affordable standard products with competitive prices and delivery times have been introduced.
The external blinds "Valema" help maintain a comfortable indoor environment and are ideal for managing the health of the elderly. A new lineup of standard products has been added, making them more affordable. 【Case Study】 ■ Kōtōen Social Welfare Corporation, Matsunawa Care Center (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture) For elderly individuals who have difficulty regulating their body temperature, even slight changes in room temperature can lead to health issues. Staff need to frequently adjust the air conditioning and windows according to the situation. However, at this facility, the computer control system "Climatronic" automatically adjusts the slat angle to the optimal position based on the sun's position. This keeps the indoor environment comfortable without bothering residents or staff, and it has received great praise. 【Key Points of Adoption】 ● Cuts out the heat from the west sun while ensuring maximum openings to keep the room bright. ● Provides comfort by allowing natural breezes while shielding from sunlight, without relying on air conditioning. ● Maintains comfort through the solar automatic tracking system "Climatronic." ● Automatic control that does not disturb staff or residents. *You can view the case study collection via download.
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Achieve a life that doesn't rely on air conditioning with high insulation and heat shielding performance. ★ External blinds, a common practice in environmentally advanced Germany. ★ Ideal for Japan's hot summer climate. Even if you block the intense summer sunlight with indoor blinds or curtains, heat continues to build up near the windows. Relying solely on air conditioning to dissipate this heat is inefficient. The rational method to block sunlight from outside the windows is "external blinds," which are already standard in environmentally advanced Germany. These external blinds create shade outside the window and share a mechanism with traditional Japanese sunshades like "yoshizu" and "sudare," making them the best solution for solar radiation in Japan's climate. 【In summer, about 70% of energy flows in through the windows. The foundation of energy-saving measures is 'window insulation.'】 You often hear terms like 'high insulation' and 'external insulation.' This refers to buildings designed structurally to minimize the influence of outside temperatures on indoor conditions, allowing for a comfortable indoor temperature with less energy. Among these, the most critical point for improving a building's energy efficiency is the 'windows.' By blocking heat from direct sunlight in summer and allowing it in during winter, significant savings on heating and cooling costs can be achieved.
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Cuts about 80% of solar energy from window glass The external blinds from "Valema" have a low transmittance of solar energy, blocking about 80% of it outside the window. Because they are installed outdoors, the air between the window and the blinds circulates, making it difficult for heat to accumulate and increasing heat insulation. In contrast, with indoor blinds, the heat that builds up between the window and the blinds or curtains can lead to a greenhouse effect due to reflection, resulting in an increase in room temperature.
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The air conditioning operating rate is about one-third when indoor blinds are installed. This can significantly reduce air conditioning costs. If the air conditioning operating rate for a room using ordinary glass (single) without sunshades on the windows is set at 100%, the operating rate for a room with external blinds installed is only 25%. Compared to the 75% operating rate with indoor blinds, this is about one-third, making it economical.
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Supports a maximum size of 5m x 5m. Large windows are essential for creating an open space that incorporates natural light. However, a large opening can also lead to excessive room temperature increases. With Valema, which can be installed in openings up to 5m, you can enhance the design of the building while keeping the exterior sleek.
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In addition to a view and a pathway for the wind, privacy is also well secured. Concerned about outside gazes? They can be blocked by simply dimming the indoor light a little. The interior is hard to see from outside, while the view from inside to outside is clear. Changing the angle of the slats does not obstruct ventilation, allowing you to secure privacy while inviting in the pleasant natural breeze from outdoors.
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Slats are available in 26 colors. The "Valema" slats come in a rich variety of 26 colors. For metal components such as cover panels and guide rails, you can choose from about 200 colors. They can be freely coordinated to harmonize with the exterior walls and facades of buildings, serving as accents in design. They contribute to the beautiful scenery of the city through various architectural structures, including single-family homes.
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Fix the rail guides on both sides of the window. Typical external blinds are fixed to the wall or ceiling (hidden inside the cover panel). The self-standing type secures the left and right guide rails on both sides of the window, providing firm support for the blinds.
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The spirit of loving nature and trees that has flowed through Osmo, founded in Germany in 1899, still thrives today. Osmo, which has established its own unique quality standard known as "Osmo Quality," has relentlessly pursued quality and has become a valuable brand loved by people around the world. The Osmo division of Osmo & Edel Co., Ltd. proposes a comfortable living style through Osmo brand products. The Edel division, named after the German word "edel," meaning "noble," was established with the aim of providing only the best and authentic products from around the world. We deliver living systems suitable for the next generation of living environments.