Glòries Shopping Centre: improved thermal and visual comfort in its offices
The evolution of modern shopping centres requires the creation of bright, open and attractive spaces that enhance the visitor experience. However, the large glazed surfaces that allow natural light to enter can also become a significant source of heat and glare.
At Glòries Shopping Centre, the large windows in its offices were causing increased indoor temperatures and glare. With the aim of optimising indoor comfort and reducing heat load, Solarcheck carried out a solar control project covering approximately 2,500 m² of glazed surfaces, installing the high-performance Sentinel Plus Silver 20 window film, particularly suitable for areas with high solar exposure.
This solution stands out for its high thermal control performance, rejecting up to 86% of total solar energy (TSER) and up to 90% of infrared radiation, one of the main contributors to indoor overheating. Its low solar factor (g-value as low as 0.14) effectively limits heat gain through the glazing, improving the overall energy performance of the building.
In terms of visual comfort, the film provides glare reduction of up to 82%, minimising unwanted reflections. This significantly improves the perception of the space and the user experience, particularly in high-traffic environments.
In addition, Sentinel Plus Silver 20 maintains good spectral selectivity, optimising natural light while preserving thermal comfort, and blocks more than 99% of ultraviolet radiation, helping to protect materials, finishes and display elements against deterioration and fading caused by prolonged solar exposure.
Thanks to this installation, Glòries Shopping Centre has significantly reduced heat loads in the most exposed areas, stabilised indoor temperatures and decreased reliance on HVAC systems in its offices. This translates into a direct improvement in user comfort and enhanced energy efficiency for the building.
The result is a more comfortable and sustainable space, reinforcing Glòries’ position as a modern shopping centre that combines design, efficiency and well-being.
