Somfy Partners With Commercial Companies for Smart Office Shading Systems

Shading motor company Somfy integrated with Igor’s IoT platform to create automated shading systems for smart buildings, it emailed Monday. The partnership is designed to make it easier for architects, designers and building owners to connect and control natural and manufactured lighting, said Somfy. Igor's Nexos IoT platform enables communication among smart shades, HVAC controls, low-voltage lighting and occupancy sensors. Automated shading enables buildings to rely on natural light, allowing them to cut back on cooling and lighting costs. Shades on a sunny part of a building can be scheduled to lower during the hottest part of the day, triggering lights to brighten, and reducing demand on an HVAC system, it said. Somfy announced a similar deal with Enlighted last week.