TECHNICAL TOOLS FOR ARCHITECTS
Free professional calculators and compliance checkers for commercial shading specification.
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22 FREE TOOLS
Grouped by workflowCOMPLIANCE & ENERGY
(5)SANS compliance checking, energy modelling, and regulatory requirements
SANS 10400-XA Quick Compliance Checker
Check fenestration ratios and SHGC compliance against SANS 10400-XA Table 4 limits for your building's climate zone and orientation.
Climate Zone Lookup & Shading Guide
Look up your project's SANS 10400-XA climate zone by city and get specific shading design recommendations and SHGC targets.
Glazing U-Value Estimator
Estimate thermal transmittance values for different glazing configurations and frame types against SANS climate zone limits.
Natural Ventilation Calculator
Calculate required ventilation openings per SANS 10400-O for naturally ventilated buildings with shading integration.
Energy Model Comparison
Compare energy performance of different shading strategies against SANS 10400-XA baselines with payback analysis.
SPECIFICATION & DESIGN
(6)Fabric selection, shading strategy, BOQ preparation and tender support
Shading Coefficient Calculator
Calculate effective SHGC with shading, solar heat gain reduction, and estimated cooling energy savings for specified fabric and glazing.
Project Cost Estimator
Estimate consulting modules required, bundle discounts, and total consulting fees based on your project scope and services needed.
ROI Calculator — Commercial Shading
Calculate estimated energy savings, payback period, carbon reduction, and 10-year total cost of ownership for commercial shading investment.
BOQ Quick Estimator
Generate a quick Bill of Quantities estimate for window shading products with line items, dimensions, and cost summary.
Fabric Openness Factor Guide
Compare openness factors across fabric ranges for glare control, view-through, heat rejection, and UV blocking.
Colour & Finish Selector
Browse and compare fabric colours, finishes, and material options across the Blind Solutions product range.
PRODUCT SELECTION
(6)Product sizing, motorisation, ceiling integration and shape configuration
Blindspace® Box Size Selector
Select the correct Blindspace box size based on blind type, window dimensions, fabric type, and motorisation requirements.
Window Measurement Estimator
Estimate blind area, recommended product type, and measurement complexity for rectangular, triangular, arched, and custom window shapes.
Motor Torque Calculator
Calculate required motor torque, tube diameter, and recommended motor model for motorised blind installations.
Ceiling Void Planner
Plan ceiling void requirements for concealed blind systems including services clearance and maintenance access.
Sunlux Shape Configurator
Configure specialized shape blinds from the Sunlux pleated and cellular range — arches, slopes, triangles, and trapezoids.
Maximum Span Calculator
Determine maximum recommended blind widths and drops for different product types and mounting methods.
SAFETY & PERFORMANCE
(5)Fire rating, acoustic performance, daylight analysis and assessment
Facade Orientation Analyser
Analyse each building facade for solar exposure, shading priority, and estimated cooling savings by orientation.
Fire Rating Compliance Checker
Check fire rating requirements for blind installations based on SANS 10400-T building classification and installation location.
Skylight Shading Assessment
Assess skylight solar gain, glare risk, and cooling load with recommended shading solutions and estimated savings.
Daylight Factor Calculator
Estimate daylight factors based on room geometry, glazing area, surface reflectances, and shading configuration.
Acoustic Performance Estimator
Estimate sound absorption coefficients and reverberation time impact for different blind and fabric configurations.
DEEPEN YOUR EXPERTISE
Take your specifications to the next level with professional resources.
Disclaimer: All calculations are estimates for guidance purposes only. Actual compliance and performance depend on building-specific factors. Full compliance requires professional energy modelling per SANS 10400-XA.