Window Joinery & Hardware

Discover the sublime Woodlands House, a masterpiece by AO Design Studio in the serene Nattai National Park. This modern, light-filled retreat is a sustainable transformation of a 1970s homestead, featuring AWS's high-performance windows and doors. Experience the perfect fusion of past and present, where passive solar design and AWS products ensure comfort and sustainability.

The 2023 Talking Architecture and Design Sustainability podcast series, proudly sponsored by Architectural Window Systems, invites you to explore the transformative Central Place Sydney project, discover the key to developing sustainable real estate in Sydney and discuss why buildings should be a legacy rather than a liability.

In response to devastating bushfires, Australian Standard AS3959 has been updated and republished. AS3959-2018 is primarily concerned with improving the ability of buildings in designated bushfire-prone areas to better withstand attack from bushfire thus giving a measure of protection to the building occupants (until the fire front passes) as well as to the building itself.

Due to the recent increase to a minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating for new homes, there is a common misconception that designers will need to reduce the number of windows or opt for smaller windows in their design. However, it is possible to increase the thermal efficiency, without compromising on aesthetics or functionality.

Proudly brought to life by a Brunswick-based architecture and design practice, Dreamer, in close collaboration with Breathe Architecture, 388 Barkly Street is a unique project that graciously embodies the notion of thoughtful, ethical and considered design. BINQ were able to supply the project with a premium performance solution that aligned with their sustainability goals, as well as its thermal performance requirements.

Having specified Shade Factor products on various projects in the past, the architect decided to select their sun shading solutions in this instance again. The project team specified the Warema E100AF cable guided external flat blade external venetian blinds with six percent perforation and no rolled edges, finished in DB 703 Anthrazit-Metallic.

Excess heat loss or gain due to poor window design has significant consequences for thermal comfort and energy consumption. The culprit is often aluminium framing, which acts as a conductor through which heat can readily escape or enter a home. Seeking better thermal performance, architects, designers and specifiers often overlook a far superior, versatile and sustainable option: timber windows.

Australian manufacturers must leverage advanced knowledge and processes by applying the principles of factory-based automation to create innovative solutions for the building industry, such as plug and play, automated window hardware systems that offer ultimate control over airflow, temperature and ventilation. Download this whitepaper to discover how automated window hardware systems can deliver greater flexibility, simplicity and efficiency to end users.

The leakage of conditioned air through windows and doors can lead to difficulties with indoor temperature regulation and increased energy consumption. Design and construction professionals are under pressure to address these kinds of inefficiencies in order to deliver buildings that meet demanding requirements for sustainability. Download this whitepaper to see how high quality weather seals can prevent air leaks and minimise our reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems.

A family home must enhance lifestyles, consider its’ surrounding, be easy-to-use and navigate for all of its occupants. With Brio, a home in Kensington New South Wales is transformed into a Californian bungalow, catered to enhance environmental factors and to foster uninterrupted views. To find out more about which of Brio’s products were specified in the home and discover how it can enhance the built environment for you, download this free case study.

The Louvretec Design Manual features 472 pages of product and technical information on opening roofs, sun louvre systems and shutters. Each profile and drive system has a range of downloadable tools to assist architects, designers, builders and engineers including PDFs, DWGs and 3D rendered BIM compatible Revit files. Expand your library by downloading the Louvretec Design Manual.

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