Solar Control Window Film as an alternative to Air-Conditioning at the University of Lincoln

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The main façade of the new Students Union building at the University of Lincoln faces south. As such, during summer months, the building would suffer from overheating. This was making the working environment very uncomfortable for staff and the existing blinds were not helping.

Air-conditioning was not an option due to increased energy consumption, Carbon Footprint and the Climate Change Levy so the Estates Department turned to WF Glazing Protection for a window film solution.

Working together with the University, we were given the task of reducing solar build-up whilst maintaining the external aesthetics originally designed by their architects.

After initial trials, 3M Night Vision 25 solar film was specified for the 300sqm installation. This specialist solar control window film offers very low reflectance when compared to standard mirror films but still provides excellent performance with 66% solar energy rejection.

The project was completed direct with the University within their timescale of the summer student break.