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Product Feature: Phifer’s SheerWeave Interior Sun Control Fabrics
Daylighting is the practice of placing windows and reflective surfaces so that natural daylight provides effective internal lighting and views of the outdoors into a space. Humans are affected both psychologically and physiologically by the different spectrums provided by daylight. One of the important psychological aspects from daylighting is meeting a need for contact with the outside living environment. Because natural views tend to produce positive responses, they may be more effective in reducing stress, decreasing anxiety, holding attention, and improving mood.
Last week, Healthcare Design Magazine Associate Editor, Shandi Matambanadzo, featured a new product on HealthcareDesignMagazine.com that caught our eye. Click here to see the original.
Phifer’s SheerWeave interior sun control fabrics provide a balance of light and comfort, managing the sun’s heat and glare. This product is great for healthcare facilities because it allows for optimal light (Daylighting), while also providing privacy and protection from the heat, reduce glare and reflect light.
Studies have shown that natural light can be healing in the healthcare environment but it can be hard to manage. These shades come in a variety of colors, weaves and patterns and a range of openness factors. The fabrics reduce glare by 70%-100% based on color and openness factor. The lighter color fabrics provide heat reduction, reflect light, and illuminate the interior. The darker fabrics provide views to the outside and reduce glare, making them ideal for viewing computer and television screens. SheerWeave fabrics are offered in a variety of openness factors to allow optimal light in commercial buildings or provide more privacy in settings such as healthcare facilities.
To learn more about this product, visit Phifer’s website, or click here.
To learn more about the benefits of Daylighting, click here.
Sources:
- http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/news-item/product-news-roundup-week-62915
- http://www.phifer.com/suncontrol
- https://wikoffdesignstudio.com/daylighting-its-not-just-for-executives-any-more/