Solar shading with architectural mesh – light, comfort, and energy efficiency
Architectural mesh from GKD provides effective solar shading for modern building envelopes – without compromising on design or transparency. Whether as fixed façade elements, retractable systems, or movable louvers: our metal meshes reflect solar radiation, reduce cooling energy demand, and still allow daylight and visual connection to the outside. This creates comfortable work and living spaces with optimal energy performance.
Your benefits with GKD solar shading solutions
- Effective heat protection: Metal mesh reflects solar rays before they reach the building envelope – reducing cooling costs and ensuring a pleasant indoor climate.
- Daylight & visibility: The open mesh structure allows daylight into the building and maintains the view outside – even with active solar shading.
- Glare protection & comfort: Ideal for screen workstations – especially when combined with interior glare protection.
- Durable & weather-resistant: Stainless steel and aluminum meshes are corrosion-resistant, UV-stable, and low-maintenance – ideal for long-term outdoor use.
- Design diversity & flexibility: Whether static, dynamic, vertical, or horizontal – our meshes adapt to any architectural concept and function.
- Sustainability: GKD meshes are recyclable and contribute to energy efficiency and LEED certification.
Versatile application possibilities
- Fixed solar shading façades
- Retractable solar shading systems
- Sliding and folding shutters
- Double façades with mesh between glass layers
- Three-dimensional façade elements
- Vertical louvers and movable systems
- Media façades with solar shading function (MEDIAMESH)
Reference projects with architectural mesh for solar shading
Discover how GKD solar shading solutions contribute to the design of energy-efficient buildings worldwide – from schools and banks to international courthouses.
Find more solar shading projects with architectural mesh on our project overview page.
Learn more: Solar shading with architectural mesh
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