On May 12, Gradhermetic participated in the 1st AESSO Open Forum: Shading and Solar Control, a Key Technology in Building Construction, held at the headquarters of the Official College of Architects of Madrid (COAM).

Organized by the Spanish Association for Dynamic Shading and Solar Control (AESSO), of which Gradhermetic is a founding member, the event brought together professionals from architecture, engineering, research, and industry to reflect on the strategic role of solar control in the design and renovation of buildings.

The event focused on some of the main challenges currently facing the building sector, addressing issues related to energy efficiency, climate adaptation, renovation of the existing building stock, and user well-being.

Through various presentations and roundtable discussions, participants analyzed the impact of shading and solar control solutions on achieving decarbonization goals, reducing energy demand, and improving indoor comfort conditions.

Among the topics discussed were:

• The role of shading in regulatory compliance and nearly zero-energy buildings.
• Climate resilience and the energy renovation of buildings.
• Adaptive façades as active systems capable of improving comfort, health, and environmental quality in indoor spaces.

In addition, during the forum, a study developed by the University of the Basque Country (EHU) on the potential of solar shading in educational buildings was presented, providing technical evidence of its contribution to energy savings and users’ thermal comfort.

For Gradhermetic, initiatives such as this represent an opportunity to continue promoting knowledge and innovation around the building envelope and solar protection, encouraging solutions capable of responding to the current challenges of sustainable architecture.

AESSO reaffirms its commitment to the development and dissemination of solar control technologies that help create more efficient, comfortable buildings prepared for the climate challenges of the future.