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Exterior building design is your opportunity to create visual interest, serving as a distinctive expression of your architectural signature. Great building design also plays directly to the home’s marketability by setting it apart from other homes, increasing kerb appeal, and enhancing the real estate imagery. 

In this article, we explore how to improve property values with exterior design and kerb appeal. We outline the value of exterior design and how to leverage façade elements to not only enhance architectural design but also increase property value.

Louvres enable architects to enhance a building's shade control, privacy, and architectural design. They come with multiple forms and names, including fixed louvre eyebrows, fixed louvre pergolas, opening louvre roofs, window shrouds, and vertical frameless louvres to name a few.

So just how much do louvres cost? 

In this article, we provide industry expertise into the cost of louvres, showcasing a series of real projects to demonstrate the price factors.  

Have you considered window shrouds for your next architectural project? Designed to increase shading and privacy, window shrouds offer an effective solution for thermal efficiency. 

In this article, we focus on the function and form of window shrouds and discuss how they contribute to sustainable building design.

If you are looking for energy-efficient home design ideas, aluminium louvre panels may be the answer. Louvres provide enhanced shade control, natural ventilation, heat regulation, and architectural style to elevate any building.

In this article, we explore how aluminium louvres help to reduce environmental impact and improve a building’s energy efficiency. 

Installing louvres or an exterior facade on a property is an excellent way to elevate outdoor living space, and improve a building’s profile. The problem is, that these structures are prone to thermal expansion.

In this article, we explain what thermal expansion is, how to calculate it, and the impact it could have on an aluminium louvre system. 

In New Zealand, it’s common for homes to have an outdoor shade structure in the garden or patio. With long hot summers and unpredictable weather in the cooler months, a solution like a louvre roof enables Kiwis to make the most of our backyards, in any season.

Here at Aurae, we are often asked how much our louvre products cost. In particular, our opening louvre roofs and what factors influence the pricing. So just how much does a louvre roof cost?

When embarking on a construction project, obtaining a Producer Statement (PS1) is an essential step to ensure compliance with building regulations and standards. However, it is important to understand the time it takes to obtain a PS1 certificate and factor it into your project timeline.

Do you need fresh inspiration for a medium-density housing project? 

It can be difficult to design a housing development that is distinctive and practical, while still visually appealing. To ensure your project stands out from the rest and supports modern living, you need the right exterior products.

This article was originally published by Insol on April 5th 2019.

If you are looking for a way to enhance your next architectural project, integrating facade automation may be the solution you are looking for.

Facade automation is a multi-functional tool used to improve energy efficiency as well as the building’s aesthetic profile. It utilises modern technology to control and manipulate exterior elements such as windows, doors, blinds, shutters, and louvres, providing increased control over the internal climate and energy use.