Is summer heat protection in new buildings *mandatory*?

But if the money is not enough for electrification, then better roller shutters with a strap than none at all.

Originally, we didn't want roller shutters either, but we are very glad that we were persuaded otherwise. We only use the roller shutters during the day in midsummer as heat protection and if it really is -20° at night as well. For that, the strap is enough for me. But whoever wants a bunker every evening should definitely opt for electrification and central switches. By the way, I find the straps more comfortable than cranks. With the crank, you stand forever until the roller shutters are up and down. With a strap, it is done within 2 seconds per window. Since we were able to commit to curtains, the straps have also disappeared visually.

The argument "it's just a few euros" can be stretched endlessly and applies here to so many things. They add up, and the construction becomes more and more expensive. I'd rather have stuck to my limit consistently and ended up well below the price that's mentioned here so often. As for comfort, in my old renovated apartment, I had such roller shutter switches directly next to the window (retrofitted). Honestly, whether I operate the switch next to the window or quickly take hold of the strap makes no difference to me. I didn't build a passive house, don't have central control, etc., but simply a plain 42-cm brick house, and then the straps simply belong to the "charm". Maybe it's not enough "new build" but rather "70s style," but I can afford it and I like it.

Honestly, whether I operate the switch next to the window or just quickly grab the strap, it makes no difference to me.

We had these astro controls in the old house. But at some point, we turned them off because they dictated our daily routine.

But I must admit: it would be nice if our ancillary rooms went up and down by themselves. But what is not financially feasible simply isn’t.

Instead, we stand by the window and enjoy the view when we strap in.

The argument "it's just a few euros" can be extended endlessly and comes up with so many things here. They just add up and suddenly the construction becomes more and more expensive. I'd rather have stuck to my limit consistently and thus ended up well below the price mentioned here so often. As for comfort, I had such roller shutter switches directly next to the window in my old renovated apartment (retrofitted). Honestly, whether I operate the switch next to the window or just grab the strap quickly makes no difference to me. I didn't build a passive house, have no central control system etc., just a plain old 42 cm brick house and then the straps simply belong to the "charm". Maybe not enough "new build" but rather "70s", but I can afford it and I like it.

Well sure, it adds up. But roller shutters in general are indisputable for me. The drive, analog and mechanical, can be discussed.

Well, sure, it adds up. But blinds in general are indisputable for me. The drive being analog and mechanical can be debated

I would never do without blinds either. I just don’t have them in my "loophole windows" in the bathroom, utility room, technical room and bathroom (north and east side). Otherwise, especially with the current temperatures, I feel how important roller shutters are and I would never consider skimping on them. As an additional note: I work as a teacher and at our school there are no roller shutters but only an outside "privacy screen" and curtains inside. Especially in a full-day school, this is unacceptable. It is incredible how much a well-insulated house can heat up and it is actually unbearable in the upper floor already by late morning. I would strongly recommend investing the money in blinds.

This discussion can only be conducted subjectively. Blinds, venetian blinds, or roller shutters are of course not absolutely necessary. Subjective: I love the mood when a sultry heat at noon brings a touch of lethargy to the usual everyday hustle and bustle. When it becomes too exhausting for people to get upset over every little thing. When the evenings on the terrace can be long and/or the early warm mornings announce a promising day and you have already "accomplished something" before breakfast. I don’t want to sit in a dark house then, but open all the windows and enjoy the atmospheric heat. Cooling should of course be ensured, but I find some alternatives to shading more attractive.