School Creative Arts Centre, Powerlouvre, Hawaii

Aug 26, 2014

School Creative Arts Centre, Powerlouvre

Maui, Hawaii, United States

Located in beautiful up-country Maui, the new A`ali`ikūhonua Creative Arts Centre at Seabury Hall opened on September 28, 2012 and since then has received global award winning recognition by the AIA and World Architecture News.

The $7 million state-of-the-art facility includes a separate dance studio/classroom building and completes the school’s master plan that included a new gym built in the 1990’s and a new upper school building and middle school extension in the 2000’s.

The centre is designed using a mixed-mode approach with Breezway Powerlouvre Windows integrated into the building management system.

The primary function of the louvers is to bring in fresh trade winds on the lower level and exhaust heat buildup in the clerestory windows to minimize the electrical loads on the mechanical systems.

Project Date – November 2013

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School College, Classroom Refurbishment, Australia

Aug 26, 2014

School College, Classroom Refurbishment

Hyde Park, Queensland, Australia

This project consisted of a refurbishment of two class room blocks to maximise natural ventilation and reduce the need for air conditioning during school hours. Completed in March 2011, the product was specified by Bradnams Windows & Doors where Clear Anodised Altair Galleries were installed inside the Bradnams window suite with Breezway security bars and 152mm grey glass blades.

Project Date: June 2011

Architect – Dillon Architects
+61 7 4721 2510

Fabricator – Bradnams Windows & Doors
+61 7 4799 5100

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Education Building, Fresh Air Stimulates Minds, Australia

Aug 12, 2014

Education Building, Fresh Air Stimulates Minds

Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia

At Breezway, we believe students need a connection with their environment to help keep a healthy body and mind. That’s why we specialise in products that reduce energy costs while allowing fresh air in to stimulate minds and improve learning outcomes.

Breezway Altair Louvre Windows were specified into this project for exactly this reason. Altair Louvres open twice as wide as other window types to maximise the flow of ventilation and natural light into the building. This provides an energy efficient way to maintain a healthy and more comfortable learning environment for students that reduces the need for air conditioning and artificial lighting.

This project consists mainly of the Component Altair Powerlouvre Window with clear glass blades that have been installed into a 100mm Clear Anodised Commercial Suite. The Powerlouvres have then been integrated into a Building Management System to ensure the working environment is kept at a comfortable temperature at all times of the day. Manually operated Altair Louvres with A13 handles and clear or satina glass blades are also strategically placed around the building on internal walls (next to and above doors) to further assist with cooling and refreshing the environment.

Security screens are fitted to the louvre windows on external walls to deter intruders from entering the building after hours. The screens also provide protection from insects when the louvres are open throughout the day.

Project Date: June 2012
Builder: Linx Projects Tel: +61 2 4367 3244
Fabricator: Air View Aluminium Tel: +61 2 4952 3344

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Elementary School, Sustainable Features, Hawaii

May 5, 2014

Elementary School, Sustainable Features

Lanai City, Hawaii, United States

This school project has been designed by Collaborative Studio and was guided by an aggressive set of Department of Education (DOE) learning and sustainable objectives.

The campus includes a variety of spaces including general purpose classrooms, administration offices, science laboratories, and a series of educational outdoor spaces.

Collaborative Studio incorporated Breezway Louvre Windows into this project because they met the stringent requirements of the Department of Education.

At Breezway, we believe students need a connection with nature to help stimulate young minds. That’s why we specialise in louvre windows that reduce energy costs while allowing fresh air in to improve occupant comfort and increase learning outcomes.

Cathi Schar, the Principal at Collaborative Studio stated that “Breezway Louvre Windows provide close to 100% ventilation, enabled the school to have integral security screens and offered outstanding designer support.”

A number of Altair Louvre Windows have been installed with clear glass blades up high and at lower levels with satina (frosted) glass and standard handles. By installing Altair Louvres high up, hot stuffy air can escape quickly and be replaced by cool refreshing trade winds for the students to enjoy.

Made from non-corrosive materials, Breezway louvres ensure years of trouble-free operation. Security screens installed into the framing systems deter intruders from entering the building after school hours, while providing protection from insects when the louvres are open during the day.

Project Date: June 2013
Architect: Collaborative Studio LLC

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