#louvres | AQSO

Architectural louvers are a type of building element that is used to control the amount of light, air, and sound that enters a building. They are typically installed on the exterior, and are designed to be adjustable, allowing the user to control the angle at which they are oriented.

Louvers consist of a series of parallel slats or blades, which are set at a fixed angle to the wall or window on which they are mounted. The angle of the blades can be adjusted manually or with a motorized system, depending on the specific design of the louver. The blades can be oriented horizontally or vertically, to block the passage of light and air or provide privacy.

There are several different types of architectural louvers, including fixed louvers, which are non-adjustable, and adjustable louvers, which can be changed to allow more or less light and air to pass through. Louvers can also be categorized based on the material they are made from, such as aluminum, wood, or plastic.

In addition to controlling light and air flow, architectural louvers can also be used to reduce noise levels within a building. When installed on the exterior of a building, louvers can help to deflect noise away from the interior, reducing the amount of sound that enters the building.

Architectural louvers are both a design feature and an important element of building design and construction, as they provide a means of controlling the environment within a building and improving the comfort and functionality of the space.

AQSO arquitectos office. The louvred facade works as a double skin wrapping the hospital, the facade behind shows a checkered pattern of openings.

hospital in the forest

AQSO arquitectos office. Building with undulating concrete roofs and winding walls of wooden slats. The pedestrian walkway leading to the marina has bamboo gardens.

performing arts complex

AQSO arquitectos office, this twisted tower becomes a landmark. The glass facade made of louvers reflect the morning sun

Zain tower

AQSO arquitectos office. Illuminated wooden and plastic model of the urban environment where the public cultural building dedicated to music and art is located.

house of arts

AQSO arquitectos office. The courtyard of the house opens up to the swimming pool. The large windows share the view of the central tree.

K house

aqso arquitectos office, acrylic perspex, transparent, physical model, beirut, public building, auditorium, architectural design, curves, pods, exhibition, terraces

open arte-fact exhibited in Beirut

The proposal for the house of arts, a large cultural building to be built in Lebanon, will be exhibited along with the rest of participants of the international competition between 23 March & 14 April 2009 at the Forum de Beyrouth.

AQSO arquitectos office. The office towers have a contemporary façade design that resembles a tapestry of stone and wood.

spliced towers

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wavescape pavilion

Burke house

AQSO arquitectos office. Sun study for a tower in Sudan using SunPath 3D. Calculation of shadows, sun position and angles.

everything under the sun

Sun studies help us understand not only the behaviour of light over time and its interaction with architecture. This type of approach is essential regardless of the geographical location of the building, not just regarding energy efficiency. The experience of users and their perception of space is determined by the way daylight interacts with the […]