AWS Sponsors Building Tours at Glenn Murcutt Foundation Australia Symposium
Architectural Window Systems (AWS) is proud to sponsor the Murcutt Building Tours, a centrepiece of the inaugural Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation Symposium, to be held in Sydney from 11 – 13 September 2025. The Symposium, presented by the Murcutt Foundation, celebrates more than five decades of architectural practice by Glenn Murcutt AO, Australia’s most celebrated […]
Designing Value – AWS celebrates 30 years
In late 1994, two dedicated fenestration professionals, Gavan Pead and David McCleary, took a pivotal tour of Architectural Profiles Ltd (APL) in Cambridge, New Zealand. Inspired by APL’s customer-focused business model, they envisioned bringing a similar approach to challenge the Australian market’s basic, outdated aluminium windows and doors that dominated at that time. This vision […]
International Women’s Day 2020
Hanlon windows are one of the longest standing members of the AWS Network established in 1979 by Brian and Judy Hanlon. In 2013, their son Chance Hanlon took over the business. In keeping with tradition Chance introduced the third generation into the business with son Tim and daughters Maddie and Bec joining the business. Many […]
Condensation management finally makes it into the NCC before humankind lands on Mars
Almost 50 years since the first moon landing, we continue to add, each and every day, to a legacy of buildings that risk the health of their occupants, but condensation does not make headline news. Discussions about condensation often focus on insulation, sarking and ventilation, but the new requirements of Parts F6 and 3.8.7 of […]
Australian designed, tested and manufactured window and doors
As architectural design evolves, so do the demands and desires of home owners and building developers. This can put increased demand on design requirements and overall project cost. A global market place offers manufactures and builders access to a wide variety of choices. One option being accessed to perceived “similar” products is overseas imports. However, […]
Fall Prevention
The National Construction Code (NCC) specifies various requirements for the prevention of falls from openable windows. The aim is to limit the risk of a young child or other person falling through an openable window divided into two categories: 1. All windows where the potential fall is four metres or more; 2. Windows in bedrooms […]
Why energy ratings matter when building your new home
If you’re building a new home, you will need to comply with a number of energy efficiency requirements set by The National Construction Code (NCC). If you’re told that it does not matter, this is something that can certainly cost you in the long run. Don’t worry – it’s pretty straight forward. To comply with […]
Building a home and have an energy rating you need to comply with?
You’re building a home and receive an energy rating you need to comply with from your building designer or architect. This is very important! If you are told it does not matter, it will cost you more in the long run! Here’s why… Windows and doors are incredibly dynamic elements to a home. They need […]
Compliance does not equal compromise!
With a huge rise in the number of homes expected to be built in NSW over the next 40 years – up to 1.8 million, according to some counts – an increase in the State’s energy consumption is inevitable. In response to these predictions, the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) has introduced even higher energy targets. […]
Restricted Openings
The National Construction Code specifies various requirements for the prevention of falls from openable windows. The intent of these requirements is to limit the risk of a person (especially a young child) falling through an openable window. Factors to determine window restrictions: Fall height – is the distance from the interior floor level to the […]