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The World of Isotra
8. July 2025

How to choose outdoor shading: Blinds or roller shutters?

Ing. Kateřina Jelenová
5 min.
38 reading
How to choose outdoor shading: Blinds or roller shutters?
It's not just about light control: outdoor shading can also improve thermal and noise insulation, save energy and increase security. Which solution is better for you - window blinds or outdoor blinds?
The World of Isotra
7. July 2025

How to choose interior blinds: a practical guide

Ing. Jakub Vaněk, Ph.D
5 min.
26 reading
How to choose interior blinds: a practical guide
Interior blinds are one way to regulate light in a room while ensuring privacy. There are several types on the market today from classic aluminum blinds to elegant vertical blinds to modern pleated blinds. What are the differences between them and how to choose the right one?
The World of Isotra
1. July 2025

From caves to pergolas: the history of shading in prehistoric and ancient times

Ing. Jakub Vaněk, Ph.D
4 min.
37 reading
From caves to pergolas: the history of shading in prehistoric and ancient times
Pulling down your roller shutters today or taking a shelter in a pergola with a cold drink in your hand, you may not think about the fact that shading from excessive sunlight has been with humanity since prehistoric times. Our ancestors may not have had blinds with smart controls, but the need to protect themselves from the sun, wind and rain had accompanied them since the beginning of time. Well, what did shading look like in the past and which of these ancient methods have survived up to these days?
The World of Isotra
20. March 2023

The Day of the Shading Technique falls on the first day of spring

Ing. Aneta Paroulková
4 min.
98 reading
The Day of the Shading Technique falls on the first day of spring
Of course, we celebrate the spring sun on March 21, but more than ever we are also aware of its dangers. The shading technology is becoming indispensable for protecting buildings from overheating.