In the UAE summer, windows can be a bigger part of the cooling equation than many homeowners realise. Solar heat entering through unshaded glass adds to the indoor cooling load, while the right window covering can limit sunlight without necessarily blocking the view. Here’s how sunscreen, blackout and standard blinds differ when the goal is to keep rooms cooler and control cooling demand.
Every city has a season that changes the way people live. In Doha, it's summer.Spend enough time in Qatar, and you'll notice a familiar pattern. Cafés become...