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PowerlouvreTM System

Automation made easy

The Altair® PowerlouvreTM System is an elegant and stylish automated window option for modern buildings.

Architects CplusC fitted automated Powerlouvre windows to this beautiful residential home that extend throughout its entirety, delivering abundant natural light and fresh ventilation. View project.
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Features

Innovative

Low voltage motors concealed within the frame with no unsightly control rods.

Award Winning

Superior award-winning1 design featured in many award-winning projects.

Control Options

Compatible with the Apptivate Control Unit4, Smartphone control or Building Management System.

Temperature Sensor

Automatic operation in response to an in-built temperature sensor.2

Timer Control

Automatic operation in response to pre-set timers.3

Bluetooth

Operation by compatible Bluetooth® smartphones and tablets.

  1. Winner of the 2007 and 2014 AWA ‘Most Innovative Window System and Component’ Design Award
  2. Temperature sensor may not accurately reflect the air temperature within a room due to it’s location within the wall cavity.
  3. Timer events can be enabled or disabled remotely from the Powerlouvre App or directly on the Apptivate Control Unit.
  4. Please note the Apptivate Control Unit has been discontinued. New Apptivate Advance Control Unit coming soon.
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Accessibility

Operate the Powerlouvre System when installed up high more frequently or automatically in anticipation of needs, not in response to them. This removes the need for awkward map rods to operate manual handles in out-of-reach locations.

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Aesthetics

The Altair Powerlouvre System boasts superior aesthetics, with no visible external rods or automated devices. The low voltage motors are concealed within the frame, making for a clean and modern appearance. A stylish and elegant option for contemporary residential or commercial building designs.

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Convenience

Imagine walking into a home that has been programmed to open your Powerlouvres to cool the house naturally before arriving home from work or relaxing on the couch and operating your Powerlouvres with a smartphone. All this is available when using a Building Management System.

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Maximising Natural Ventilation with the PowerlouvreTM System

The Powerlouvre Window has been developed to reach heights up to 2.7 metres and quietly opens to 87.5 degrees, automatically stopping at the fully open and fully closed positions or can be stopped in any intermediate position throughout the open/close cycle.

When fully open, the Powerlouvre allows 90% natural ventilation through the entire window opening which helps keep the building at a comfortable temperature without the need for artificial cooling systems. This is in comparison to common powered awning windows that only provide between 12% – 30% air depending on the wind direction.

Powerlouvre Windows are ideal for out-of-reach locations to allow hot air to escape quickly with a simple press of a button. No fine motor skills or large control rods are required, encouraging occupants to operate the windows more frequently to ventilate the building. Powerlouvres also make for great floor-to-ceiling feature windows to help improve the quality of indoor air so building occupants can be left feeling fresh and healthy.

Breezway Powerlouvre Brochure

Powerlouvre System Brochure

Window Automation Made Easy.
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The PowerlouvreTM System takes centre stage at the Breezway head office

The Breezway Head Office displays a spectacular showcase of Breezway Altair Louvre Windows, in particular the Altair Powerlouvre System that has been integrated into a building management system to achieve a cost efficient, environmentally sustainable commercial building design.

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Gallery

For more examples view our Project Profiles page.
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Breezway Powerlouvres up high ventilate kitchen areas
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Technical

Control Options

Wall Switch Bell press switch.
Apptivate Control Unit
(Product Discontinued3)
  • Touch sensitive wall switch.
  • Automatic operation in response to an in-built temperature1 sensor.
  • Automatic operation in response to pre-set timers2.
  • Operation by compatible Bluetooth smartphones and tablets.
Building Management System
 Allows control of the Powerlouvre System along with other automated building products and automatic operation in response to various sensors and inputs. E.g. Rain or wind sensors.
  1. Temperature sensor may not accurately reflect the air temperature within a room due to it’s location within the wall cavity.
  2. Timer events can be enabled or disabled remotely from the Powerlouvre App or directly on the Apptivate Control Unit.
  3. New Apptivate Advance Control Unit coming soon.

Size Specs (Standard heights only)

Max width 4000mm or 6 bays
Min width 400mm (2-9 blades)
500mm (10-18 blades)
Notes for Powerlouvre System Off-Standard Heights:

Off-Standard Heights between 6mm and 42mm greater than a standard frame height are not available for 152mm Powerlouvre Windows.

Off-Standard Heights between 1mm and 5mm below a standard frame height are not available for 102mm Powerlouvre Windows.

Off-Standard Heights between 6mm and 44mm greater than a standard frame height are not available for 102mm Powerlouvre Windows.

Off-Standard heights are not available for IGLU Powerlouvre Windows.

For the complete Powerlouvre heights refer to the Customising page Size Options.

Powerlouvre App Operation

  • Remote operation of an Apptivate Control Unit (Bluetooth signal range is approximately 10m – 20m and is maximised by clear sight-line to the Apptivate Control Unit).
  • Single command can operate all Powerlouvre Windows in range.
  • Set automatic response to in-built temperature sensor and timers.
  • Compatible with devices that have iOS (7 or newer) or Android (4.3 or newer) Operating Systems.

Technical Specs

24V DC operating voltage from 240V AC supply voltage
Compatible with major switching systems
3 year electrical warranty

Design Manual

Breezway Apptivate Control Unit

A video tutorial on the Powerlouvre Apptivate Control Unit and the Powerlouvre App. Powerlouvre Windows are a perfect choice when automated windows are required.

Extensive Testing

Salt mist 1,000 hours
Extreme humidity 90% humidity at 35 degrees celcius
Extreme heat 60 degrees
Extreme cold 0 degrees
Electromagnetic compatibility Yes
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Downloads & Design Manual

NOTE: The Breezway Design Manual is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. If you are viewing on a mobile or tablet device then we recommend opening the design manual PDF directly using this link Breezway Design Manual