Commercial External Screens: The Modern Solution for More Comfortable Buildings

As commercial buildings continue to incorporate larger areas of glazing, architects, developers and business owners are facing an increasingly common challenge — keeping interiors comfortable without sacrificing natural light.

From offices and schools to ...

Across the West Midlands, commercial buildings are getting hotter.

From Birmingham cafés and Solihull restaurants to office developments in Wolverhampton and Coventry, large expanses of glazing have become standard in modern design. While natural light is welcome, uncontrolled solar gain is creating a growing problem — overheating.

And ...

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s clear that this year has marked a turning point for commercial shading. Across hospitality, retail, education and workplace environments, businesses have become far more aware of how external shading can improve comfort, reduce energy use and create more valuable, usable space.

For Shadem Solutions, 2025 has ...