The Lutron Triathlon honeycomb shade fills a specific and important gap in the Lutron motorised shading range — it is the system specified when a project requires the thermal insulation, light diffusion and acoustic performance of a honeycomb cellular blind within a Lutron-controlled smart home or commercial environment. Where the Lutron Sivoia QS roller blind range provides flat fabric light control, the Triathlon’s honeycomb cell structure provides something different: a three-dimensional fabric construction that traps still air within its cells, reducing heat transmission through the glazing in both directions — solar heat gain into the room in summer, and heat loss through the glass in winter.The Triathlon is available in two cell configurations. The single-cell variant provides effective light diffusion and solar screening — softening direct sunlight into an even, glare-free quality across the room without blocking the view entirely when the shade is at an intermediate position. The double-cell variant adds a second layer of air pockets within the fabric, significantly increasing the thermal insulation value compared with the single-cell and making it the correct specification for rooms with large areas of single or double glazing where the window is a significant source of both heat gain and heat loss. On projects pursuing BREEAM credits, Part L compliance improvements or passive house standards, the double-cell Triathlon contributes measurably to the building’s thermal envelope performance at the glazing.
Like all Lutron shading products, the Triathlon communicates natively with the Lutron QS wired and RA2 Select wireless systems — no bridging device, no protocol adapter and no separate power feed required. Full bidirectional position feedback means the Lutron processor always knows the exact position of every shade, enabling percentage-position scenes, automated solar tracking and conditional automations based on accurate shade state. The Triathlon is controlled via the Lutron app, Lutron keypads, wall switches and voice commands, and integrates fully into the same scenes and schedules as every other Lutron device in the system.
As an authorised Lutron dealer, we supply, specify and install the Triathlon across Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area. We advise on single versus double cell selection, fabric choice and cell size at the survey stage based on the glazing type, orientation and the client’s thermal and light control priorities. Contact our team for a free site survey, fabric samples and specification advice across the full Lutron motorised shading range.
Key Features
-Honeycomb cellular fabric construction
-Single-cell — light diffusion and solar screening
-Double-cell — enhanced thermal insulation
-Traps still air — reduces heat gain and heat loss
-Acoustic softness — reduces room reverberation
-Glare-free diffused light quality
-Lutron-native QS and RA2 Select communication
-No bridging device required
-Full bidirectional position feedback
-Percentage-position scene commands
-Lutron app, keypads and voice control
-Automated solar tracking and scheduling
-Comprehensive fabric and colour range
-Made to measure — confirmed window dimensions
-Suitable for BREEAM and Part L projects
-Authorised Lutron supply and installation
System: Lutron Triathlon motorised honeycomb shade.
Cell configuration: single-cell — light diffusion and solar screening; double-cell — enhanced thermal insulation via dual air pocket layer. Fabric construction: honeycomb cellular — traps still air within cells to reduce heat transmission in both directions through glazing. Acoustic benefit: yes — honeycomb fabric absorbs and softens room reverberation compared with flat roller blind fabric. Control protocol: Lutron QS wired (native) and Lutron RA2 Select wireless (native) — no bridging device required. Bidirectional feedback: yes — full position reporting to Lutron processor. Scene integration: percentage-position commands; fade commands; group and individual control; automated solar tracking; conditional automations. Made to measure: yes — width and drop confirmed during on-site survey before ordering. Fabric range: comprehensive — light-filtering, room-darkening and blackout options across cell sizes; confirm specific fabric with our team at survey stage. Thermal performance note: double-cell variant provides measurable improvement to glazing U-value contribution — performance data available on request. Suitable for: residential principal rooms with large glazing; BREEAM and Part L improvement projects; passive house and low-energy residential; commercial offices with solar gain issues. Lutron system compatibility: Lutron QS wired; Lutron RA2 Select wireless. Supply and installation available across Poole, Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. Fabric samples, thermal performance data, NBS specification text, product data sheets and BIM objects available on request from our specification team.
FAQ
What is the Lutron Triathlon honeycomb shade?
The Lutron Triathlon is a motorised honeycomb shade system that combines the thermal insulation, light diffusion and acoustic performance of a cellular blind fabric with Lutron-native communication — operating within the Lutron QS wired and RA2 Select wireless systems without any bridging device. Its honeycomb cellular fabric traps still air within each cell, reducing heat transmission through the glazing in both directions, and diffuses direct sunlight into an even, glare-free light quality in the room. Available in single-cell and double-cell configurations, it is the correct specification for projects requiring thermal and acoustic performance from the window treatment alongside full Lutron smart home integration. We supply and install the Lutron Triathlon across Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area as an authorised Lutron dealer.
How does the honeycomb cell structure provide thermal insulation?
The honeycomb cells within the Triathlon fabric each contain a pocket of still air trapped between the room and the glazing surface when the shade is closed or at a low position. Still air is one of the most effective natural insulators — it resists heat transfer by conduction and convection far more effectively than a flat fabric can. Each layer of honeycomb cells adds a measurable improvement to the effective U-value of the window, reducing the rate of solar heat transmission into the room in summer and reducing heat loss through the glazing to the exterior in winter. The double-cell variant adds a second air pocket layer, approximately doubling the thermal resistance contribution of the shade. On projects where glazing thermal performance is a specification requirement — BREEAM assessments, Part L compliance, Passivhaus certification or simply client comfort in a room with large south or west-facing glazing — the Triathlon double-cell provides a measurable, documentable contribution to the building’s thermal envelope.
Is the Lutron Triathlon compatible with Lutron QS and RA2 Select?
Yes. The Triathlon communicates natively with both the Lutron QS wired system and the Lutron RA2 Select wireless system — no bridging device or protocol translation is required for either platform. This makes the Triathlon suitable for the full range of Lutron residential and commercial projects, from large QS wired installations in high-specification developments to RA2 Select wireless projects in residential refurbishments. On both platforms, the Triathlon provides full bidirectional position feedback, percentage-position scene commands, automated scheduling and the same seamless Lutron integration as every other native Lutron shade device. We confirm the appropriate system compatibility at the specification stage and work directly with Lutron-certified AV integrators on all Triathlon installations.
Is the Lutron Triathlon suitable for BREEAM and energy efficiency projects?
Yes. The Lutron Triathlon double-cell honeycomb shade is one of the few motorised window treatment systems that makes a measurable, documentable contribution to a building’s thermal performance. The double-cell fabric’s thermal resistance improvement at the glazing can be quantified and included in the building’s thermal envelope calculations for BREEAM, Part L compliance and Passivhaus assessments. In addition, the Triathlon’s integration with the Lutron system allows automated solar tracking — the shade closes automatically when solar irradiance exceeds a set threshold, actively managing solar heat gain without any occupant input. We can provide Triathlon thermal performance data sheets on request and advise on the appropriate cell configuration and fabric specification for specific BREEAM and Part L requirements during the design stage consultation.
Do you install the Lutron Triathlon in Poole and across Dorset?
Yes. We are an authorised Lutron dealer supplying and installing the full Lutron motorised shading range — including the Triathlon honeycomb shade — across Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. Every Triathlon installation begins with a free on-site survey to confirm window dimensions, cell configuration selection, fabric choice and Lutron system compatibility. We work directly with Lutron-certified AV integrators and architects from the design stage on all Triathlon projects. Contact our team to discuss your project.
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