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Window Development 1950’s to today

The building industry in Australia represented by HIA and Master Builders are addicted to low-cost windows. From the 1950’s onwards, glazing became cheaper and allowed architects to frame views and bring light into the building. Also, builders realised that windows at that time per square meter were only about half the cost of a wall.

Paarhammer Windows and Doors

Shaping the built environment: Alspec's sustainable legacy

For five decades, Alspec has been a prominent name in the Australian architectural landscape. From humble beginnings, the company has grown into a leading aluminium window and door supplier, consistently innovating to meet the evolving needs of architects, builders, and homeowners.

Beyond the metal

In recent years and with good reason, much emphasis globally has been placed on reducing the reliance on coal generated electricity to refine alumina and smelt it into aluminium. Architectural Window Systems (AWS) has long been known for amplifying environmental splendour through our innovative, window, door and framing solutions.

Architectural Window Systems

A curved window revival with these award-winning designs

Complemented by arches and rounded walls at every turn, the resurgence of curved windows as seen in these award-winning designs featuring Creative Windows’ innovative curved glass provide designers with more creativity.

Creative Windows

James Cooper from Sanctum Design about the wonders of passive design and window glazing

Director at Sanctum Design James Cooper specialises in sustainable building design and the thermal performance of buildings. Achieving a 7-star energy rating has been a benchmark for his design projects for many years now, but he welcomes the new mandate of 7-star ratings for all new homes.

Architectural Window Systems

Commercial Wall Charts: Now available to order

Darley is pleased to announce that the NEW Commercial Wall Charts are now available to order. A valuable resource for commercial fabricators, these commercial wall charts are a 1 to 1 scale and allow fabricators to compare the aluminium extrusions against the cross-section drawings in the wall charts.

Darley Aluminium

Verosol blinds helping patient recovery at STARS

STARS is a new type of health facility in which the focus is on patient recovery and natural light is welcome. Installed throughout the building, Verosol blinds are helping ensure this light is controlled and comfort is maximised.

Verosol Australia

Combining gorgeous views with functionality

Combining gorgeous views with functionality, the glass ‘wall’ statement piece provides light, access and views, while highly practical and energy efficient. Each glass panel operates independently allowing sliding, bi-fold or French doors, and openable tilt & turn and fixed windows to be easily integrated.

Paarhammer Windows and Doors

Make-do Bushfire Screens

As bushfires again approach Canberra, door and hardware specialist Howard Styles has fabricated some novel shutters in an attempt to improve the fire resistance of his family’s 1956 Monocrete cottage.

Angle Shoe Products

Achieving efficient, climate-sensitive design with Ventus louvres

Australia is a country of weather extremes and climate variability. Recent trends indicate that future years will be characterised by increasing temperatures and, potentially, record rates of warming. Let the Breeze In: Achieving Efficient, Climate-Sensitive Design with Ventus Louvres is an exploration of the considerations pushing architects, designers and homeowners towards energy efficient window solutions that balance functionality, performance and efficiency.

Creating the right mood for your home office with the right window coverings

Somfy has listed three factors to consider when selecting window coverings for your home office.

Balance indoor-outdoor living with a Louvretec opening roof system

When you are entertaining at home or simply chilling, you need a space that enhances the experience.

Louvretec Australia

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