Aurae Blog

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.

When installing a pergola or louvre roof, you need to consider the dimensions and engineering. 

In this article, we outline the various requirements for pergola designs or louvre roofs in New Zealand, including maximum blade span, beam spans, and consent obligations. 

Louvres are often fixed to the side of balconies to provide privacy from neighbouring apartments. As a result, we often get asked, can the louvres act as a balustrade? In short, the answer is yes but there are some things to consider.  

Are you looking to specify canopies on your next project, but not sure whether to detail a drainage connection? 

Are you wondering which fixings to use for your louvre blades? 

The short answer is that it depends on where the louvres will be attached, and whether they are vertical or horizontal, angled or straight, and operable or fixed. 

In this article, we cover the most common types of louver fixings to help you plan your project. We also share some of the issues you may face to help you prepare for and avoid them. 

In this article, we outline the various pergola designs available in New Zealand and their ideal applications. We focus especially on medium-density housing projects, with a range of free-standing pergolas and attached pergolas to upscale your exterior design. 

Are you looking for cost-effective sun shading for your terraced housing project? To ensure your next build is functional, attractive, and distinctive, it is important to choose the right products. We believe the best solution to ensure exceptional results is sun-shading louvres.

In this article, we share the best louvre products and sun shading solutions, focusing on medium-density housing. We showcase four of the most cost-effective solutions, including fixed louvre eyebrows, fixed louvre pergolas, window shrouds with louvre infill, and vertical frameless louvres.

In the realm of architectural design, outdoor privacy screens serve more than one purpose. While their main function is to increase privacy between different spaces, they also have the power to transform the building exterior and landscaping style.

When designing and specifying your housing development or high-end home, the material for your exterior privacy screen will directly impact longevity, aesthetics, weather resistance, and more.

Are you looking for a modern front door canopy for your townhouse development? When planning your project, adding an aluminium entrance canopy is a cost-effective way to add protection from the weather, and visual appeal.  

As always, the Aurae team has been busy making houses look good throughout 2023. From assisting with design and compliance to completing fabrication and installation, we have plenty to celebrate as we approach the end of the year.