ShareBreaking barriers: How thermally broken frames enhance thermal performance across all climates
Regulatory changes, like the National Construction Code 2022, require new Australian homes to achieve a 7-star NatHERS rating. Advancements in thermally broken frames offer a smarter solution, improving thermal performance without reducing window sizes or compromising design.
As energy standards tighten, architects and designers are rethinking how to balance performance and aesthetics in modern homes. Windows, often a weak point in a building’s thermal envelope, are under greater scrutiny—but cutting down on natural light and views isn’t the only path to compliance. Thermally broken frames provide a smarter alternative, dramatically reducing heat transfer while preserving architectural flexibility.
Breaking barriers: How thermally broken frames enhance thermal performance across all climates examines why thermally broken frames are vital to achieving energy-efficient and comfortable living spaces across Australia’s diverse climates. As we move toward more sustainable construction practices, these systems represent an essential tool for architects and designers.
Carinya is the leading name in premium-quality residential windows and doors. The Carinya range has been developed by Alspec, one of Australia's most respected and long-standing suppliers of aluminium products to the commercial building industry. Their thermally broken systems incorporate an insulating barrier within the frame to reduce heat transfer, improve comfort, and lower energy costs.
Breaking barriers: How thermally broken frames enhance thermal performance across all climates
Download this paper to learn why thermally broken frames are vital to achieving energy-efficient and comfortable living spaces across Australia’s diverse climates.
