The importance of windows in the sustainable design toolkit
From roof colour to insulation, from appliances to landscaping, all the material selections made in a project form a part of the build’s overall sustainability. Architects and Building Designers are tasked with the most important objectives; managing client expectations, design intent, – and of course budget all within site parameters and building compliance. When it […]
HELPING BUILDING DESIGNERS TO REALISE THEIR VISION
Great news for building designers, with the renewal of a sponsorship deal between AWS and Design Matters National (DMN) – a partnership that has already spanned more than 15 years. Together, we’re determined to ensure building designers, architects and building professionals have access to detailed information about the windows and doors they use, so they […]
Promoting Regional Architecture and Design
The past couple of months have been tough and uncertain for thousands of Australians in the construction and design industries. As an Australian owned and operated business we want to do our bit as our way of continuing to support our regional fabricators, designers and architects. We would like to showcase the expertise of our […]
Kevin McCloud Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Kevin McCloud Competition Winners. You have each won 2 x Tickets to see Kevin McCloud live on stage in your capital city. VIC – Powerhouse Homes SA – Hamilton Hil QLD – Christopher Design NSW – No Entries WA – No Entries TAS – No Entries ACT – No Entries
WIN TICKETS to see Kevin McCloud
Got a grand design to share with the world? Show us and you could win 2 tickets to Kevin McCloud’s Australian show “The world according to Kevin!” Post your entry on Instagram or Facebook, tell us which city you’re posting from and tag @awsaustralia and @vantageaustralia with the hashtag #mygranddesign in the comments for your chance to win. […]
Speckel for AWS – An exciting new performance based tool for glazing building facades.
Speckel for AWS is an exciting new performance based tool to quickly and easily identifying the right product to meet the increasingly stringent energy requirements for new building design in conformance with Section J 2019, Volume 1. The Speckel for AWS Calculator combines AWS products with instant energy performance calculations in order to provide a […]
Finish the job right
Powder coating is a durable paint finish in the form of a polyester or epoxy powder which is applied electrostatically to an aluminium extrusion and then cured with heat to form the desired colour ‘skin’. There is more to selecting a powder coat finish for aluminium extrusions than meets the eye. In addition to specifying […]
The Australian Institute of Architects 2018 Emerging Architect Prize Winners
Congratulations to all the 2018 Emerging Architect Prize Winners! The final winner was announced on Saturday evening at the Tasmanian Architecture Awards. AWS are proud to be the partner of this prize and continue to support design innovation particularly that of Australia’s emerging architects. 2018 Emerging Architect Prize Winners: NSW – Isabelle Aileen Toland and Amelia […]
Continuing Professional Development
Participating in Continuing Professional Development, otherwise known as CPD’s, is fundamental in maintaining and improving the skills and knowledge necessary for the provision of architectural services that specifiers require. AWS is a registered Refuel Provider and we have a number of approved CPD Presentations including: Understanding the requirements for windows in Bushfire Prone Areas and […]
Ventilation in Commercial Projects should not be forgotten
The NCC provides fantastic guidelines for ensuring safety and integrity in design but at times, can leave you scratching your head for a solution to a problem. Take natural ventilation combined with restricted openings for example. On one hand, the rooms we use must have natural ventilation from ‘permanent openings, windows, doors or other devices’, […]