Architecture students from the University of Alicante learn about solar control solutions for buildings at Saxun
Fifth-year students on the Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture at the University of Alicante (UA) visited Saxun’s facilities to learn about solar control solutions applied to buildings and their integration into architectural projects.
The activity forms part of the collaboration agreement between the University of Alicante and the Spanish Association for Shading and Dynamic Solar Control (AESSO), which aims to introduce future professionals to key technologies for improving the energy performance of buildings.
During the event, students were able to explore in depth the role played by solar shading systems in contemporary architectural design, particularly in a context characterised by energy efficiency and adaptation to climate change.
In this regard, the control of solar radiation has established itself as a key factor in reducing energy demand and improving indoor comfort, in line with the requirements of the Technical Building Code (CTE).
In the academic sphere, the Department of Architectural Structures at the University of Alicante, led by Carlos Pérez Carramiñana, promotes the incorporation of these concepts into student training, with a particular focus on dynamic shading and passive strategies applied to buildings.
As part of the visit, Antonio Pascual, Project Director at Saxun, led a technical session focusing on the application of sun protection systems in indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as the possibilities for automation to optimise their operation.
The day also included a tour of the company’s showroom, where students were able to examine different solutions in real-world settings and understand their impact on the thermal and lighting behaviour of spaces.
According to Ángel Benigno González, a lecturer in the Department of Architectural Construction at the UA, this type of initiative allows students to “gain an understanding of the materials and practical realities of construction that exist in the market”, thereby strengthening their preparation for professional practice.
For his part, Carlos Pérez Carramiñana emphasised that “architecture must adapt to current climatic conditions”, highlighting the influence of solar radiation on the energy demand of buildings and the need to incorporate solutions that contribute to more efficient construction.
The visit aims to bring technical innovation closer to academic training and to promote a more sustainable architecture that is better equipped to face current environmental challenges.
About Saxun:
Saxun, a brand of the manufacturer Giménez Ganga, develops solutions for enclosures, sun protection and interior design. At Saxun, they have a clear purpose: to contribute to people’s well-being and happiness by providing an almost infinite range of solutions that enhance the spaces in their lives. A commitment to conscious construction, capable of creating healthy environments. They offer a wide and varied range of louvres, fly screens, roller shutters and roller doors, blinds, curtains, awnings and bioclimatic pergolas. Saxun remains a benchmark both nationally and globally, with distribution in 70 countries, reaching all five continents and meeting all kinds of construction needs.
