External venetian blinds

Warema External Venetian Blinds

German engineered for high performance applications and accredited Non-Combustible under the NCC
Blindspace Concealment Boxes

Blindspace Concealment Boxes

Create a seamless look by hiding all roller blind and skylight blind componentry
Bi-Fold Screens

Vertical Bi-Fold Screens

Sophisticated motorised panels that seamlessly integrate into the façade
Warema Vertical Awnings

Warema Vertical Awnings

Specialised awnings to shade from every angle
Folding Arm Awnings

Folding Arm Awnings

External Venetian Blinds

External Venetian Blinds

Louvre Roofs

Louvred Roofs

Skylight and Ceiling Blinds

Skylight and Ceiling Blinds

Bi-Fold Screens

Bi-Fold Screens

Outdoor Umbrellas

Outdoor Umbrellas

Blind Concealment

Blind Concealment

Pergola Awnings

Pergola Awnings

    About Us

    Premium sun shading, designed around your project.

    Custom-made external and internal shading solutions for architecturally designed homes, multi-residential and commercial projects. With specialist technical expertise, precision engineering and considered project support, we develop shading solutions that perform as well as they look.

    From every angle.

    Shade Factor is an Australian specialist in high-performance sun shading, established in 1998. We work with architects, designers, builders, consultants and homeowners to bring considered shading solutions into the design and delivery of their projects.

    With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, we deliver projects Australia-wide and selected projects internationally. Our experienced team works alongside project teams from early design advice and technical documentation through to installation and commissioning, bringing together product knowledge, engineering expertise and practical project experience.

    Why Partner With Us

    We look beyond the product.

    Sun shading needs to be considered as part of the architecture, responding to the building, its environment and the project’s performance requirements. We start by understanding the design intent and the conditions of the project, then determine the most appropriate way to resolve the shading requirements.

    We solve complex problems.

    Some projects call for solutions that don’t exist off the shelf. From unusual openings and complex façades to demanding performance requirements, we draw on product knowledge, engineering thinking and practical experience to work through the details and find a considered way forward.

    We think from first principles.

    Every project has its own design intent, constraints and requirements. Rather than starting with a predetermined answer, we consider the architecture, environment, performance and operation together to develop a solution that belongs to the building.

    We stay with the project.

    Our involvement extends beyond product selection and specification. We work alongside the project team through design development, documentation, manufacture, installation and commissioning, helping ensure the solution is properly resolved and delivered as intended.

    Services

    Technical expertise from design through to delivery.

    Shade Factor provides technical design, documentation, supply, installation and commissioning for architectural shading systems, with support continuing beyond project completion.

    01. Design & specification.

    Product advice and shading planning across residential and commercial projects, with consideration of energy efficiency, solar control and project requirements. We also assist with shading’s contribution to Green Star and NABERS ratings, and project-specific safety and fire requirements where a performance solution is required.

    02. Bespoke design & engineering.

    Shading solutions for irregular shapes, non-standard façades and windows, supported by mechanical engineering and technical design for customised applications.

    03. Technical documentation.

    2D and 3D CAD drawings, shop drawings and BIM integration, together with materials selection and technical documentation to support project requirements.

    04. Controls & automation.

    Automation and façade control for motorised shading, from individual and centralised controls to automated operation responding to time, sunlight and weather conditions. Controls network planning, programming and automation design can be provided where required, or coordinated with the project’s automation provider.

    05. Installation & commissioning.

    Installation planning, site access and equipment, fabrication of building-specific components, and supply of solutions from our manufacturing partners, including Warema in Germany and Blindspace in Sweden, alongside Shade Factor’s locally designed and manufactured products. Installation is carried out by Shade Factor’s in-house installation team, with automation systems commissioned where required.

    06. Service & support.

    Ongoing service and maintenance for installed shading systems, with support for cleaning, servicing and future requirements such as awning fabric re-skinning.

    Trusted by leading practices

    Wardle

    "Our residential projects depend on timely, insightful advice on sun shading to enhance the comfort and energy efficiency of our projects. The Shade Factor team are a pleasure to work with, the broad range of quality products provide us with interior and exterior solutions that ensure our design intent and appropriate sun shading can be met. We’re delighted to use and recommend Shade Factor."
    - John Wardle, Partner

    Kennedy Nolan Architects

    "We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Shade Factor. We know their products are high quality, reliable, and durable."
    - Rachel Nolan, Principal

    Chandler Architecture

    "Shade Factor are a trusted partner with over 10 years of collaboration. They offer reliable, high-quality products and a collaborative approach that ensures the shading solution supports the design intent."
    - Loris Rebeschini, Associate

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    Victoria
    +61 3 9558 3009
    Boonwurrung Country
    6 Plane Tree Avenue
    Dingley Village VIC 3172

    New South Wales
    +61 2 9136 6090
    Kuring-gai Country
    7A Green Street
    Brookvale NSW 2100



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