Multi-Storey Buildings with Breezway Louvre Windows
What is the Best Way to Ventilate a High Rise, Multi-Storey Residential Building?
Breezway Louvre Windows with the Stronghold System offer the best solution to naturally ventilation multi-level applications or balcony enclosures while adding extra strength and safety to building occupants.
Video: Open up your Multi-Storey Projects with Breezway Louvre Windows.
Fixed Window
Sliding Window
Awning Window
Altair Louvre Window
Energy Benefits of Louvre Windows Over Other Window Types
- Ventilation through the whole window area as they open twice as wide as other window types.
- Ventilation no matter which direction the wind is blowing in comparison to awning or casement windows.
- Maximum ventilation through large or unusually shaped window spaces that other window types cannot accommodate.
- Ventilation through internal windows to further cool and refresh the building.
Energy savings for a mixed mode (hybrid) system are on average 59%
Controlled studies in 1999 and 2000 showed that as ventilation rates increase, children perform school work with greater speed. And the performance of adults was also shown to improve with higher ventilation rates
Increased outdoor ventilation rates and natural ventilation significantly reduces respiratory illness, flu’s and absenteeism by9-20%.
Why use Breezway Louvres in Multi-Storey Buildings?
Breezway Altair® Louvre Windows are the key solution to environmentally sustainable buildings.
More Air
Open twice as wide as regular windows.
Save Costs
Reduce the need for artificial lighting and air conditioning.
Views
Wider spans allow uninterrupted outdoor views.
Customise
Energy rated with a wide variety of customising options.
Automation
Automation available with the award winning Altair Powerlouvre Window.
Performance
High wind and water performance.
Strength
The Stronghold System provides added strength and safety.
Protection
Non-corrosive materials to accommodate harsh weather.
Cleaning
Easy to clean from inside the building.
Security
Screening and security options available to secure buildings after hours.
Solar Control
When it comes to solar control, Altair Louvres:
- Can achieve a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient between 0.2 and 0.72 using glass blades.
- Can use timber or aluminium blades to completely block out the sunlight while still allowing maximum ventilation through the window.
Sealing
Altair Louvre Windows provide tight sealing due to:
- The patented living hinge design that prevents water and air penetration between the clips and the channels.
- An over centre locking mechanism which applies strong locking pressure between blades when fully closed.
Thermal Insulation
Altair Louvre Windows can achieve low U-values. For example:
- Altair Louvre Windows can achieve low U-values required for energy efficiency compliance/excellence (ranging from 2.5 to 6.9).
- In extremely cold climates, louvre-fixed lite-louvre combination windows are a good way to achieve good ventilation and very low U-values.
- Altair Louvres with metal mesh screens have WERS ratings available which significantly reduce the window’s U-value as the glass blades and the screen act in a similar way to double glazing.
Can Breezway Louvres be used with Mixed-Mode Cooling?
Breezway commissioned an independent study set in climate zone 5 (where 40% of Australia’s population is based) showed that by turning air conditioning off and using Altair Louvre Windows for cooling natural ventilation when appropriate had an annual air conditioning load decrease of 23%.
This far outweighs the benefits of sealing a building up tightly with fixed windows to improve the efficiency of air conditioning systems.
Further Information
Yes, Breezway Altair Louvre Windows are custom-made locally on short lead times.
Where Can I Buy Breezway Louvres From?
Breezway Altair Louvre Windows are available as complete window systems or in componentry for installation into timber or commercial frames. They are available from a highly respected network of distributors, window fabricators and window dealers.
For more information visit our Compare Frames page or visit the Where to Buy page to locate your closest dealer.
Looking for CPD Tutorials?
Breezway offers three formal CPD Tutorials on Fall Prevention, Ventilation and AS2047. For more information please visit our CPD page.
Examples of Breezway Louvres in Multi-Storey Projects
Want to know more about using Breezway Louvres in Multi-Storey Buildings?
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