Search

Double Glazed Windows

Browse by:

Case study: Marley House, Geebung, QLD

Marley House, located in Geebung, QLD, masterfully blends urban architecture with nature. Designed by Craig Webster, its bold industrial design features expansive glazing from Architectural Window Solutions (AWS) to enhance openness while maintaining privacy. The project overcame site challenges through strategic window placements, promoting airflow and connectivity to the lush surroundings.

Resource | 15/10/2024

Specifying aluminium glazed partitions: Navigating the relevant performance requirements and Australian standards

Aluminium glazed partitions are integral to modern interior design, combining aluminium frames with glass panels to create spaces that effectively balance privacy and openness. However, the construction and installation of aluminium glazed partitions are subject to stringent building codes and regulations.

Resource | 11/10/2024

Case study: The Base, Cobbity, NSW

The Base, designed by J Mammone Architecture, is a modern home blending into Cobbitty’s landscape. Emphasizing expansive views, it uses glass, concrete, and timber for a timeless design. Challenges of thermal efficiency were met with AWS's high-performance glazing and doors, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living. This residence harmonizes with its environment, offering both visual splendor and energy efficiency.

Resource | 15/08/2024

Thermal performance of windows: Understanding window U-values and how to improve them

Poorly insulated windows lead to higher heating costs. How is the insulating performance of your window assembly calculated? What types of windows are better suited to minimise unwanted heat loss and heat gain? A good place to start is the window's U-value.

Resource | 16/07/2024

Choose the perfect glass for you

Nothing is more intensely personal than your home. It is a reflection of who you are and reveals how you live. The design decisions you make will determine your lifestyle. A huge part of this is your windows and doors, your connections from the inside to outside.

Resource | 03/06/2024

Case study: Light, nature and connection – an aesthetic for physics at ANU

With its stunning outlooks over Lake Burley Griffin, the new ANU Research School of Physics building, designed by Hassell, was an opportunity to embed wellbeing features as a primary element of the aesthetic. There is a clear alignment between the building blocks of the discipline and the final form and function.

Resource | 23/04/2024

Sustainability Podcast Series eBook: Architectural Window Systems

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.

Resource | 07/12/2023

Case study: Smith Lane hub

Smith Lane, is a beautiful two storey sales hub for Mirvac in the growth corridor of the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. In alignment with their brand of luxury residences and iconic commercial landmarks, Mirvac endeavoured to create an architectural structure that compliments the landscape of the Smith Lane Development.

Resource | 06/10/2023

AWS bushfire tested windows and doors

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.

Resource | 28/09/2023

Important factors to consider when selecting windows & doors for Aged Care facilities

In our retirement years, we hope to relax, catch up with old friends, pick up new interests and hobbies and be comfortable in our surroundings. Some of us will want to live at home, while some will prefer to go to an aged care facility. Over the last 10 -15 years there has been an increase in our aging population Australia-wide.

Resource | 04/09/2023

Let there be light!

Strategically placed windows and doors can increase the amount of natural light entering your home and dramatically change the home’s look, feel, and ambiance. With improvements to health and well-being and enhanced ambiance in the home – you wouldn’t find many people saying no.

Resource | 04/09/2023

Designing for 7 stars: Key window design considerations under the new energy efficiency building standards

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.

Resource | 31/07/2023

You May Also Like:

Acoustic Windows Sound Proof Windows Double Glazed Awning Windows Double Glazed Casement Windows Double Glazed Double Hung Windows Double Glazed Sliding Windows Double Glazing Systems double glazed glass Acrylic Windows Double Windows

Double Glazing Products upvc windows Double Glazed Bay Windows Pvc Double Glazed Windows Window Noise Insulation

Back to Top