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COURSE 05

Daylighting and Automated Shading Integration

Automated shading is not a convenience feature. it is a daylighting control system, and it performs best when the architect has treated it as such from early design.

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Audience
Architects
Credit
AIA HSW
Length
60 min
Format
In-person, virtual, or on-site

About This Course

Automated shading is not a convenience feature. it is a daylighting control system, and it performs best when the architect has treated it as such from early design. This course covers the relationship between glazing area, solar orientation, shading specification, and lighting control. addressing how each architectural decision constrains or enables what the shading system can achieve. The course is manufacturer-agnostic and covers the principles applicable to any automated roller, drapery, or exterior shading system.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

  1. Analyze glazing area and solar orientation to identify shading zones that require motorized control for occupant comfort and energy performance.
  2. Specify rough-in requirements. pocket dimensions, header blocking, conduit, and power locations. for motorized roller shades, drapery systems, and exterior solar shades at the CD phase.
  3. Describe how automated shading integrates with lighting control systems to achieve scene-based daylighting management.
  4. Evaluate shading fabric openness factors and their effect on glare control, view preservation, and SHGC contribution.

Health, Safety & Welfare Justification

Daylighting directly affects occupant circadian health, visual comfort, and glare-related eye strain. welfare criteria under AIA HSW guidelines. Automated shading systems that respond to solar position and interior lux levels have documented benefits for occupant health and building energy performance.

60-Minute Outline

0:00–0:05 Welcome and learning objectives
0:05–0:18 Daylighting fundamentals: solar geometry, glazing performance, and the limits of passive design
0:18–0:32 Motorized shading systems: typology, rough-in requirements, and integration pathways
0:32–0:45 Lighting control integration: scene logic, daylight sensors, and circadian tuning
0:45–0:55 Case study: east-west glazing wall. shading zoning and coordination decisions
0:55–1:00 Q&A and certificate distribution
Instructor
Mike Restrepo
Owner. Restrepo Innovations · Elite Pro Crestron Dealer · HTA Luxury Certified · OSHA Certified · Ubiquiti UISP/Pro Partner
Why This Matters

A motorized shade pocket that is undersized by 2 inches cannot receive the specified fabric, and the correction requires a structural header modification after framing is complete. Shading systems that are not coordinated with lighting control at design development frequently produce conflicting scenes. an owner experience that reflects directly on the architect of record.

Schedule

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Available in-person at your firm, virtually via Zoom, or at our Franklin Lakes showroom. No speaking fee. Lunch provided for in-person sessions.

Or email directly: office@restrepoinnovations.com