PowerlouvreTM System
Automation made easy
Automate natural airflow, improve occupant comfort, and create healthier buildings with the award-winning Breezway Altair® Powerlouvre™ System.
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The Powerlouvre System is cleverly integrated into this beautiful residential home, helping to deliver abundant natural light and fresh ventilation through automated control.
POWERLOUVRE™ SYSTEM
Features & Benefits
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® Advance Control Unit and Powerlouvre™ App, or Building Management System.
Temperature Sensor
Automatic operation in response to an in-built temperature sensor.2
Timer Control
Pre-set timers allow windows to operate in anticipation of needs.3
Bluetooth
Operation by compatible Bluetooth® smartphones and tablets.
- Winner of the 2007 and 2014 AWA ‘Most Innovative Window System and Component’ Design Award
- Temperature sensor may not accurately reflect the air temperature within a room due to it's location within the wall cavity.
- Timer events can be enabled or disabled remotely from the Powerlouvre App or directly on the Apptivate® Advance Control Unit.
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.
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.
Convenience
Imagine walking into a home that has been programmed to open your Powerlouvre™ System to cool the house naturally before arriving home from work or relaxing on the couch and operating your Powerlouvre™ System with a smartphone. All this is available when using the new Apptivate® Advance Control Unit and Powerlouvre™ App or Building Management System.
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The new Breezway Apptivate Advance Control Unit features a sleek, modern interface for easy control of your Powerlouvre™ System at the touch of a button or through the app. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose automated louvre windows over manual operation?
Automated louvre windows make it easy to ventilate spaces that are difficult to reach, such as high-level windows, clerestories and atriums. The Powerlouvre™ System can be programmed to operate automatically using timers or temperature-based settings, helping occupants maintain comfort, improve airflow and reduce reliance on mechanical cooling.
How does the Powerlouvre™ System improve natural ventilation?
The Powerlouvre™ System opens to 87.5 degrees and delivers up to 90% natural ventilation through the window opening when fully open. This allows fresh air to enter and warm air to escape efficiently, helping create healthier, more comfortable indoor environments while supporting passive cooling strategies.
Is the Powerlouvre™ System suitable for modern architectural designs?
Yes. The Powerlouvre™ System has been designed with aesthetics in mind, featuring concealed motors within the window frame and no visible control rods. This clean, streamlined appearance makes it ideal for contemporary residential, commercial, education and workplace projects where natural ventilation, accessibility and architectural design are equally important.
Can the Powerlouvre™ System be connected to a smart home or building management system?
Yes. The Powerlouvre™ System can be controlled via the Apptivate® Advance Control Unit, compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, or integrated into a building management system, allowing automated operation based on timers, temperature sensors and other building controls.
POWERLOUVRE™ SYSTEM
Technical
Control Options
- Temperature sensor may not accurately reflect the air temperature within a room due to it's location within the wall cavity.
- Timer events can be enabled or disabled remotely from the Powerlouvre Advance App or directly on the Apptivate Advance Control Unit.
Size Specs (Standard heights only)
Note: Off-Standard heights are not available for IGLU Powerlouvre Windows.
Please refer to the Breezway Design Manual below for Standard and Off-Standard height information or locate our size chart on the Customising page under Size Options.
Powerlouvre Advance App Operation
Technical Specs
Technical Downloads
POWERLOUVRE
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