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AWA Design Award 2007 Winners

Royal treatment for Australian Window Association Design Award winners Proud winners of the 2007 AWA Design Awards took to the stage to accept their trophies on Saturday, 29 September at the AWA Annual Dinner, the highly-anticipated culminating event in the AWA National Conference & Exhibition schedule. AWA rewards SGA for SEAHOUSE AWA salutes Altair for bringing power to the louvre! Design Award for Logan City showroom AWA rewards Vision AWA Design Award hinges on Azuma innovation AWA Design Award for Creative European Windows’ alpine retreat

Media releases

• European Windows’ alpine retreat scores top points
  The European Window Company received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for Best Use of Windows or Doors - new residential construction
   
• AWA Design Award for Creative 
  Creative Windows was recognised for its outstanding contribution to the fenestration industry when it received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for:
  Best Use of Windows or Doors - Commercial
   
• AWA Design Award hinges on Azuma innovation
  The Azuma Hinge was recognised for excellence in design when it received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for Most Innovative Component in September 2007.
   
• AWA rewards Vision
  The Vision 3 display centre in Brookvale, NSW, was recognised for being one of the best in the country when it received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for Showroom of the Year - greater than 100sqm
   
• Design Award for Logan City showroom
  The Logan City Joinery display centre in Hamilton, QLD, was recognised for being one of the best in the country when it received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for Showroom of the Year - less than 100sqm
   
• AWA salutes Altair for bringing power to the louvre!
  The Breezway Altair Powerlouvre Window System was recognised for excellence in design when it received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for Most Innovative Window System
   
• AWA rewards SGA for SEAHOUSE
  SGA Architectural Window Solutions, Coffs Harbour NSW, was recognised for its outstanding contribution to the advancement of windows and doors when it received the prestigious Australian Window Association Design Award for Best Use of Windows or Doors – Renovation
   
• Trade groups invited to the AWA Expo
  In a fenestration industry first, architects, designers, specifiers, surveyors and builders are invited to attend the Australian Window Association (AWA) National Conference & Exhibition this year.
   
• An update on window industry standards in the BCA
  The AWA sits on Standards and Building Code committees, which evaluates and inputs industry comment on public drafts and amendments.
   
• A window on installation
  As the energy crisis takes a grip on Australia, home owners are encouraged to consider the sustainability of their home. Windows have the potential to contribute dramatically to energy savings.
   
• Fenestration energy council established
  In January 2007 the Australian fenestration industry committed to providing energy solutions through the establishment of the Australian Fenestration Rating Council (AFRC) and confirming Australia’s membership to the international NFRC, the National Fenestration Rating Council.
   
• Safe as Houses - October 2006
  A window safety checklist for all Australian families, especially parents and carers of young children.
   
• AWA Design Award winners announced at red centre - October 2006
  Winners of the inaugural Australian Window Association (AWA) Design Awards were announced at the AWA National Conference in Alice Springs.
   
• Window compliance means business - October 2006
  The first thing people do when buying, building or renovating their home is seek advice from people they know. That’s why client recommendations and endorsements drive new business for builders.
   
• Fast Track Council Approvals - September 2006
  The Australian Window Association (AWA) has introduced a simple process that will help fast-track council approval by building surveyors and inspectors of your new or renovated home, in regards to the selection of windows and doors.

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AWA Member News

• Shine your Leadlight on me
  Australia’s leading decorative glass specialist, Spectrum Art Glass, was approached by the Leichhardt Aged Care Facility to work with artist Sarah White and window manufacturer Superior Windows
   
• Window compliance means business
  The first thing people do when buying, building or renovating their home is seek advice from people they know. That’s why client recommendations and endorsements drive new business for builders.
   
• Somfy launches window openers
  Somfy has announced the launch of a new range of Automatic Window Openers.
   
• Breezway louvres reach new heights with ease
  Breezway is fast setting the pace in home automation with the launch of the new Altair Powerlouvre™ Window
   
• Thermotech: mandatory for Insulated Glass
  As an Australian first, DMS Glass is now offering a new line of Thermotech® Insulated Glass Units with innovative TPS® (Thermo Plastic Spacer) technology that allows architects and designers to specify argon gas-filled, sealed Insulated Glass Unit with absolute confidence.
   
• Genesis™ Windows and Doors by Capral Aluminium wins two industry awards
  Capral Aluminium is pleased to announce today that during its launch year, the Genesis™ windows and doors is the winner of two industry awards.

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	Azuma Hinge 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Most Innovative Component (hi-res image)			Altair Powerlouvre Window System 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Most Innovative Window System (hi-res image)
	Logan City Joinery, Hamilton QLD 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Showroom of The Year (less than 1,000 sqm) (hi-res image)			Vision 3 Window Systems, Brookvale NSW 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Showroom of The Year (over 1,000 sqm) (hi-res image)
	SGA Architectural Window Solutions, Coffs Harbour, NSW 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Best Use of Windows & Doors - Renovation (hi-res image)			European Window Co., Dinner Plain VIC 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Best Use of Windows & Doors - New Construction (hi-res image)
	The team at SGA proudly display their AWA Design Award 2007 for the Best Use of Windows and Doors - Renovation. Left to Right: Steve Chapman (Director), Jody Mowatt (owner) & Wayne Scott (Sales & Marketing Director). (hi-res image)			Creative Windows, Church Street, Richmond VIC 2007 AWA Design Awards winner of: Best Use of Windows & Doors - Commercial (hi-res image)
	NATA Accredited Laboratory Testing (Hi Res version)			Tracey Gramlick, Technical Director, AWA (Hi Res version)

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