ABSTRACT
A shading device, as an integrated component of a window and facade, protects space from direct sun, overheating, and glare; and provides increased daylight levels, desired privacy, or a view to the outside. This entry presents a classification of shading devices based on their assembly, their material, their position relative to the facade, and the control strategy used for the shading device position adjustment. The entry also introduces the decision-making framework (DMF) that can help in the selection of the most appropriate shading device for a specific building. The DMF is a tool for the analysis of the shading device performance; it is meant to be used by architects, engineers, window manufacturers, and shading device manufacturers.
