Not all louvres are created equal — and the wrong choice can mean water ingress, poor ventilation, or even a failed compliance check. This session unpacks how louvres are tested, classified (AS 4740), and specified for real-world applications. We’ll cover airflow, rain defence, pressure drop, and natural ventilation strategies, all backed by test data and project examples. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to write a louvre spec that stands up to scrutiny — and keeps your design intent intact.

Great shading starts with great questions — what’s the goal: glare control, passive cooling, aesthetic expression? We walk through the major shading types (sun blades, fins, screens), their impact on building performance, and what to watch out for during design and documentation. Learn how to integrate shading into the façade with clean detailing, proper bracing in high wind zones, and optimal orientation — all without overengineering or compromising the look.

Aluminium is everywhere in facade design — but not all alloys, finishes, or systems behave the same. This session explores how to work smart with aluminium: from selecting the right alloy for strength, weldability, and finish quality, to understanding how to design perforated and solid panels that minimise vibration, handle thermal movement, and meet local sourcing and sustainability expectations. You’ll also explore the balance between design freedom and engineering reality, so your aluminium solution performs as good as it looks.