As facade design becomes more detailed and more performance-driven, architects seek screening systems that do more than add visual interest. They need products that support solar control, privacy, thermal performance and a coordinated design language across the full building envelope.
Fairview’s Solara range answers that need with a new architectural batten and sunscreen system available in aluminium and terracotta. Developed as a natural extension of the Fairview façade range, Solara is designed to integrate with cladding systems in colour, materiality and performance, helping project teams achieve a more cohesive facade outcome.
For architects and specifiers working in BIM, Solara is supported by downloadable BIM files for both the Solara aluminium range and the Solara terracotta range. That makes it easier to coordinate geometry, improve documentation accuracy and keep the screening package aligned with the broader facade model from early design through to delivery.
Image Caption: Aluminium or terracotta battens available in natural finishes, glazes, powder coat, anodised, and woodgrain options.
Solara aluminium battens offer a lightweight, durable and versatile solution for projects that need precision and installation efficiency. The range includes advanced finishes such as woodgrain, anodised and premium powder coat options, while also supporting a high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and a clean linear aesthetic. For many projects, that combination makes aluminium a practical way to control light and privacy without compromising design intent.
Solara terracotta battens bring a different kind of value to the facade conversation. With natural tones, textures and profiles that cannot be replicated in coated metals, terracotta adds material depth and long-term character to projects where the facade expression needs to feel more tactile and distinctive. It also offers durability, low maintenance and strong thermal performance, giving designers another option for screening and façade articulation.
What makes Solara especially useful in BIM-led workflows is the way it sits within a single, coordinated facade ecosystem. Fairview has developed the range to support aligned technical documentation, consistent performance standards and a single-supplier approach, reducing the friction that can come from managing multiple product sources across the same project. For project teams, that means a clearer path from concept to specification to installation.
With Solara, Fairview is giving designers more freedom to shape light, space and detail while keeping the facade package connected and manageable. For BIM users in particular, the availability of files for both aluminium and terracotta ranges makes Solara a practical option for early-stage modelling, coordination and specification.
