Shading

Openings tab in model data under External Glazing, Internal Glazing and Roof Glazing headers

You can select two types of shading for external windows under the Shading header on the Openings tab:

• Window shading (blinds, curtains etc on wall and roof surfaces).
• Local shading (overhangs, louvres, sidefins on external wall surfaces only)

These types of shading can be used individually or combined.

Other shading mechanisms supported by DesignBuilder are:

• Component blocks
• Assemblies

Window and Local shading are both covered in the Shading via louvres, overhangs, and side fins tutorial