Specifiers are often faced with the challenge of meeting stringent guidelines when it comes to the National Construction Code and Australian or New Zealand Standards. This includes ensuring the window can perform in cyclonic or non-cyclonic regions, energy ratings are adhered to, designing for pool areas or building in bushfire zones is carefully considered.
Breezway offers many solutions when it comes to designing projects with Altair® Louvre Windows and our friendly Design Assist Team are fully equipped to offer in-depth guidance and assistance including:
- Compliance advice
- Configuration solutions
- Specification assistance
- Test reports to adhere to compliance requirements
Our number one priority is to engage with specifiers and their clients throughout the design journey to ensure the best outcome is achieved for all parties involved.
Benefits of Designing with Breezway® Louvres
Ventilation has many advantages over artificial heating or cooling systems. It plays a crucial role in improving the health and productivity of building occupants, reducing the transmission of infectious illnesses, and most importantly increasing energy efficiency (thereby saving on household costs).
By selecting Breezway Louvre Windows as your preferred window choice, you can bring abundant natural ventilation into your designs to enhance occupant indoor comfort.
In addition, Breezway Louvres also assist in:
- maximising views and natural daylight throughout the building,
- keeping cooking areas / kitchens fresh by allowing cooking smells to escape quickly,
- providing privacy AND ventilation in bathrooms or laundries,
- offering protection from the elements in balconies, outdoor rooms or privacy from nosey neighbours.
Designing for your Client’s needs
All design briefs are different, and budgets for these projects may even change throughout the design process. That’s where we can help! The beauty of a Breezway Louvre Window is that it can be fully customised to suit a range of needs – from various sizing to meet cyclonic conditions, variable handle positions for ease of accessibility, blade types to suit energy efficiency, screening for safety, colour choices and so much more! Our Design Assist Team can take a look at window schedules and elevation plans to help configure the best solution to your client’s needs.
Location & Climate Zone Considerations
When designing for your client’s location and climate, Breezway Louvres are a great choice as they can be configured to meet certain energy ratings and wind and water performance.
In warmer climates, larger window spans are often used to maximise cooling ventilation or strategically positioned at heights to allow hot air to escape quickly and lower indoor temperatures.
In cooler climates, tall and narrow louvre configurations are popular for allowing fresh ventilation in to reduce condensation or are positioned next to fixed glazing so natural light and views can still be maximised.
Energy Performance Considerations
Breezway offers various glazing options suitable for different regions and applications.
The award-winning double glazed IGLU® System is available from Breezway to help meet lower u-values if required. Aluminium blades can also be installed to offer privacy.
Hot Tip: Please involve Breezway in your discussions with your energy assessors so we customise the best solution to your needs.
Security & Safety
For clients concerned about security, Breezway offers a range of features including:
- Keylocks for extra safety
- Security screens to deter intruders
- Security bars that still allow ventilation when open
Hot Tip: Position Louvres away from the front door or with handles on the opposite side of the front door handle to make it less attractive for intruders.
When designing to meet fall prevention requirements, Breezway Louvres using the Stronghold® System are fully compliant with the National Construction Code and offer the best solution for maximising ventilation. If you are working within a strict budget, you may also consider installing a screen with your Breezway Louvres so you still reap the benefits of ventilation and safety without compromising on indoor comfort.
Book a meeting today to see product samples and learn about the full range of customising options available to suit your project and the latest NCC updates.
No project is too big or too small. We are here to help!
Short on time? Check out the Breezway Product Selection Guide that showcases the various options available to your clients.
