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 Architectural Window Systems have launched a promotion for two lucky people to win a complimentary registration to the 2013 National Architecture Conference. Simply follow @SpecifyAWS on Twitter and you go in the draw to win!

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The conference is being held on the 30th May to the 1st June in Melbourne this year. The theme of this year’s conference is “Material Conference” where the Architecture Institute of Australia and representatives will delve into ideas about the reconsideration of ‘material’ and provide insight into contemporary material experiments. The conference will showcase architects who use familiar materials in inventive ways as well as architects who use or invent unfamiliar materials. The Conference will challenge existing assumptions about materials and go well beyond their technical specification or immediate physical presence. It will provide new insights into contemporary material experiments and applications, perhaps challenging existing notions of ‘materiality’. Registration to this highly anticipated, informative conference are well sought after and are a fantastic way to keep informed about architectural practice. Simply follow @SpecifyAWS on Twitter and you can win! Winners will be announced on the 1st May 2013.

Terms And Conditions Trade Promotional Lottery Competition “Follow us! SpecifyAWS are on Twitter”
This competition will be promoted by Architectural Window Systems (“Promoter”) (ABN 46 067 950 903) in the states of VIC, NSW, SA, ACT and QLD Australia only.
1. Information regarding the prizes and how to enter forms part of these Conditions of Entry. By entering the Competition (Competition), entrants accept these Conditions of Entry.
2. Entry is open only to VIC, NSW, SA, ACT and QLD Australian residents aged 18 years or over. Directors, officers, management or employees (and the immediate family members of directors, officers, management or employees) of the Promoter or of its Fabricators are not eligible to enter. Immediate family members mean any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto, ex-de-facto, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.
3. The Competition Period is from 1st March 2013 to April 30th 2013.
4. To enter, Entrants must, during the competition period follow SpecifyAWS on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SpecifyAWS. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
5. All entries must be received by the Promoter during the Competition Period. Online entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Promoter’s database, not at the time of transmission by the Entrant. Each Entrant is responsible for their own costs associated with accessing the internet. The Promoter is not liable for late, lost, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected entries, claims or correspondence due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, deletion, theft, destruction, transmission interruption and communications failure or otherwise. The Promoter has no control over telephone communications, the internet, networks or lines and accepts no responsibility for any problems associated with them, whether due to traffic congestion, technical malfunction or otherwise. The Promoter is not liable for any consequences of user error including (without limitation) costs incurred. Any Entrant who enters using multiple email addresses and/or aliases, or otherwise contravenes these Conditions of Entry, may be disqualified.
6. The prize draw will take place at 9.00am (AEST) on Wednesday 1st May at Architectural Window Systems 76-78 Jedda Rd, Prestons NSW 2170. The first two valid entries randomly drawn from all entries received during the Competition Period will win the prize. This is not a game of skill. Prizes are as follows 2 x registrations to the 2013 National Architecture Conference 30.5.13 – 01.06.13 valued at $955 each.
7. The total prize pool is valued at up to $1910 nationally (Inc GST).
8. The winners will be notified in writing on the 1st May 2013 and will be private messaged on Twitter indicating their success. Their names will be published on the SpecifyAWS Twitter page https://twitter.com/SpecifyAWS and on the SpecifyAWS website www.specifyaws.com.au. If the prize has not been accepted or claimed within 7 days of the draw, the same method with be used to re-draw the prize. This re-draw will continue every 7 days until prize is claimed.
9. The Promoter may require Entrants to provide proof of identity. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
10. If a winning entry is deemed not to comply with these Conditions of Entry, that entry will be discarded and a new winner of the prize will be determined by drawing a further valid entry in accordance with term 6. The Promoters’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
11. The Promoter may, in its sole discretion, disqualify all entries from, and prohibit further participation in this Competition by, any person who tampers with or benefits from any tampering with the entry process or with the operation of the Competition or acts in violation of these Conditions of Entry, acts in a disruptive manner or acts with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person.
12. If for any reason any aspect of this Competition is not capable of running as planned, including by reason of computer virus, communications network failure, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure or any cause beyond the control of the Promoter, the Promoter may in its sole discretion cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, or invalidate any affected entries, subject to the approval of the relevant gaming authorities, if required.
13. All entries will be the property of the Promoter. Privacy Statement – The information an Entrant provides will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this Competition as well as providing Special Offers and/or company information. The Entrant additionally agrees that they must provide their consent to receive marketing communications from the Promoter at the time of submitting their entry (through any entry method). An Entrant can opt out of receiving Company’s marketing communications at a later time, by contacting Company via the details below. An Entrant’s personal information will otherwise be handled in accordance with the Promoter’s privacy policy, available at http://www.staging.aws.arcadedevhouse.com/privacy-policy.shtml. The Company may disclose an Entrant’s personal information to its contractors and agents to assist in conducting this Competition or communicating with the Entrant. The Company, Architectural Window Systems is bound by the National Privacy Principles within the Privacy Act 1988.
An Entrant can request access to the personal information the Promoter holds about them, or request to stop receiving any of the Promoter’s marketing materials, by contacting the Promoter by sending them email to marketing@awsaustralia.com.au or by calling 02 8783 7611.

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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.

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The Symposium, presented by the Murcutt Foundation, celebrates more than five decades of architectural practice by Glenn Murcutt AO, Australia’s most celebrated living architect. The program offers three days of tours, talks and events for architects, students and design professionals, culminating in a rare opportunity to engage directly with some of Murcutt’s most acclaimed works.

As part of its ongoing support for architectural excellence and sustainable, place-based design, AWS is sponsoring the Murcutt Building Tours on Thursday, 11 September, providing a rare, guided experience led by Murcutt himself through two iconic residential projects:

  • Nicholas House
  • Simpson Lee House

“I am so pleased that so many have taken the chance to see these two projects that were designed in such close collaboration with the clients at the time, and which have been so well loved and cared for over the many decades since. It is such a joy to share this work,” Glenn Murcutt AO.

“Glenn Murcutt’s works embody a profound sensitivity to landscape, climate and material — and they are best understood by being experienced firsthand,” said Angela Bevitt-Parr, National Marketing Manager at AWS. “AWS is proud to support this extraordinary opportunity for architects to deepen their understanding of Murcutt’s work and philosophy through direct engagement with these exceptional places.”

Beyond the tours, the Symposium will feature keynote addresses from Glenn Murcutt AO and Francis Kéré (fellow Pritzker Prize Laureate), the inaugural awarding of the Murcutt Pin, and a full day of talks exploring the themes that have informed Murcutt’s unique model of practice.

“Francis Kéré is one of the great humans, and a gifted architect who really shows architecture can make a difference in people’s lives. I have a huge amount of respect and time and a wonderful friendship with this man because of his integrity. I am so pleased that Sydney will get to meet him this year,” Glenn Murcutt AO.

For full event details and to register, visit: https://events.humanitix.com/murcutt-symposium

About the Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation: The Glenn Murcutt Architecture Foundation promotes the work and legacy of Glenn Murcutt AO through education, advocacy and public programs that advance environmentally responsible architecture and foster dialogue around design excellence and connection to place. For more information visit https://www.murcuttfoundation.org/

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Simpson Lee house: Anthony Browell.

 

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.

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This vision led to the founding of Architectural Window Systems (AWS) in January 1995, with Pead as the first General Manager and McCleary as Head of Design. AWS launched with the release of the 502 sliding window and 541 sliding door – affordable, single-glazed products that immediately stirred the market. “In those days, profiles were hand-drawn, and every detail required precise verification,” McCleary recalls. Their commitment to quality was matched by strong supplier support, relationships that remain solid today.

To bring this customer-centric model to life, AWS built a robust network of independent fabricators across Australia, now exceeding 200, with unparalleled reach and service capabilities. Steve Butcher of Great Lakes Glass, an early adopter, recalls that “their passion was infectious, and if they were starting something new, I wanted to be part of it.”

AWS quickly became a trusted name in high-performance aluminium windows, with products designed to meet the needs of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. With the launch of ThermalHEART™ in 2007, followed by ThermalHEART™ commercial in 2012, AWS introduced its first thermally broken products, raising the bar for energy efficiency. In 2003, David’s son, Mark McCleary, joined AWS, continuing the family’s involvement in the company. In 2021, Mark took over the leadership of research and design, guiding the development of innovative window and door solutions. That same year, AWS introduced ComfortEDGE™, a significant step forward in thermal efficiency. With additional ComfortEDGE™ products set for release in 2025, AWS continues to strengthen its commitment to energy-efficient solutions for the Australian market.

Reflecting on the success of the last 30 years, AWS General Manager Greg Taylor notes that “it’s our model that differentiates us. A supplier that is not only an extrusion supplier, but a reliable, supportive, engaged business partner that understands the need for continuous improvement”.

In 2025, AWS will continue to focus on improvement, introducing a class-leading digital environment for specifiers, fabricators, and staff, along with an automated workflow connectivity solution exclusively for AWS fabricators.

For more information, contact marketing@awsaustralia.com.au

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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.

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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 comes to achieving or exceeding a 7-star energy rating as part of the National Construction Code, few of these choices offer as much scope for variation and flexibility as the selection and application of window and door systems as a major component of the thermal envelope of the building.

Well specified windows and doors can be the difference between a thermally efficient design which comes in on budget versus an over engineered, high performing build that can confuse the most experienced specifier and possibly exceed budget – perhaps unnecessarily.

Thermally broken windows have long held the title of one of the most energy efficient solutions by offering the broadest application for use. By insulating the pathway for thermal transmission through the window frame, it’s a clever way to make the most from the durability of aluminium while reducing its conductivity – but extra components inevitably mean more assembly and a comparatively higher price tag.

So, is there a cost-efficient way to maximise energy gains, while maintaining strength and design flexibility without turning to thermally broken windows?

That’s a question both asked and answered by leading supplier of aluminium windows and doors, AWS (Architectural Window Systems). This fundamental question was asked over 10 years ago and it led to the development of a more cost effective, energy efficient solution which also offers a contemporary design aesthetic in the current market.

Cue ComfortEDGE™

ComfortEDGE is an elegant, double-glazed solution for residential applications that rivals the energy efficiency of thermally broken products. Its embedded frames provide a sleek design comprising fewer components than thermally broken counterparts, making it a cost-effective, wholly Australian made option for Australian projects. ComfortEDGE recognises that clever design doesn’t have to be complicated, and skilfully minimises the amount of exposed frame by embedding into the timber reveal, insulating against the environment to improve energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

ComfortEDGE truly is the perfect meeting point of form and functionality. It’s stylish and high performing, with U Values as low as 1.9 – placing you in the best position to meet 7-star energy provisions while keeping your budgeton track.

Back to weighing up your options… How will you know if ComfortEDGE is right for your project?

AWS recommends consulting your specification expert early in the design process, taking a holistic approach to build sustainably and to meet energy compliance on budget. For designers looking to harness the vast possibilities afforded by Australian designed and manufactured architectural windows, give your AWS specifier team member a call and reap the rewards. (AWS 1300 026 189)

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