How Does Strata Save Money?
In the average London office nearly 30% of the energy spend is dedicated to air conditioning, a further 26% is put into lighting fixtures.
Here’s how Strata can drive down both of those costs in your project…
Do Blinds Save Money?
Motorisation, Automation & Integration
What the difference between motorisation, automation and integration?
Motorisation, Automation & Integration
Dumb Motors vs Smart Motors
What’s the difference between ‘dumb’ and ‘smart’ motors?
When should you use them, what do smart motors do, and what projects are they most commonly used on?
Also find out the difference between monodirectional and bidirectional motors, and digital and analogue motors.
Dumb Motors vs Smart Motors
The Data Centre
Find all downloadable information compiled in one digital spot.
Motor datasheets, fabric swatch cards, product drawings and Blindspace drawings are all to be found.
The Data Centre
Smart Control for Dumb Motors
What methods can you use to control mono-directional motors?
Smart Control for Dumb Motors
The Umbra Academy
A guide to the different courses available to anyone wanting to expand their shading knowledge.
The Umbra Academy
Fabric Backing - What Does It Do?
The differences between fabric backing and what projects they’re most useful for.
Fabric BackingAntana 506 Front
Antana 506 Back
The Motor Matrix
A directory every single motor, and which blinds they’re used with.
Blind Control Matrix
Umbra’s Standard Range
A full guide to what’s compatible with our systems, including fabrics, motors and everything else.
2025 Standard Range
Manual vs Electronic Limits
The differences between how you set limits on different types of motors.
Manual vs Electronic Limits
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Sun-Sensing Blinds
Use light sensors to control your blinds based on how bright the sun is.
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Sun-Sensing Blinds
