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It is great to see Northern Beaches Christian School featured on Australia By Design Innovation, highlighting the thinking behind a campus designed to support new ways of learning.

Completed across three stages, the project reflects a long-term commitment to creating learning environments that combine sustainability, technology and occupant wellbeing. WMK’s design brings together indoor and outdoor learning spaces beneath a 3,000m² canopy that harvests rainwater, generates electricity and works with automated natural ventilation to improve comfort throughout the campus.

EBSA was proud to deliver the façade automation and natural ventilation systems across all three stages of the development. Our scope included the supply and commissioning of:

• 51 MP2 framed double-glazed louvres
• 266 Breezeway Power Louvres
• 258 CDC-0252-350-ACB window actuators
• 176 VCD drives
• CPS-M control panels with Modbus integration
• Touch screen controllers, weather stations, remote maintenance gateways and sensors integrated with the building’s mechanical systems.

From the Administration Building through to Echunga, Senior Learning, The Hive and the Barcelona/STEM facilities, the result is a coordinated building automation solution that supports natural ventilation and efficient building operation across the campus.

Watch the feature here: https://wmkarchitecture.com/blog/wmk-on-tv/

A huge congratulations to Arup on a brilliant result at the 2026 Australian Interior Design Awards.

Arup’s new Brisbane workplace at 123 Albert Street took home two major awards on the night – Workplace Design and Sustainability Advancement, recognised for its strong connection to place, biophilic design and genuine commitment to environmental responsibility.
We were proud to be part of delivering this project, supplying MP2 frameless glazed louvres and the smoke control panel (installation, programming and commissioning included), supporting natural ventilation and smoke control throughout the fit-out.

The project is targeting both Living Building Challenge and WELL Platinum certification, a first for Australia if achieved. It is fantastic to see that ambition already being recognised on the national awards stage.

Well done to Arup, Hassell, Buildcorp and everyone else involved. We are proud to have played our part on a project setting the bar this high.

Congratulations to Fender Katsalidis and the wider project team on 1 Hotel Melbourne receiving both the Hotel of the Year, New Build and the prestigious Paul Davis Award at the Australasia Pacific Hotel Design Awards.

Part of the broader Seafarers precinct, the project brings together adaptive reuse, sustainability and contemporary design along Melbourne’s waterfront, creating a significant addition to the city’s built environment.

EBSA is proud to have contributed to the development with our award-winning MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre system (MP2-FL-OP), developed specifically for the project over a two-year collaboration process. Designed to maintain unobstructed views while delivering high-performance natural ventilation and weather protection, the system was integrated across both the hotel and residential components of the precinct.

The MP2-FL-OP was engineered to support the architectural intent of the façade while achieving strong environmental performance, with advanced dual-blade operation, low air infiltration and high water resistance.

Congratulations to FK, Riverlee and all project partners involved in this well-deserved recognition.

EBSA – Delivering real commercial solutions

 

Within minutes, visibility can be reduced to near zero, disorientating occupants and hindering safe evacuation. At the same time, rising levels of carbon monoxide and other toxic gases significantly increase the risk of serious injury or worse. Maintaining a clear, low-smoke layer is critical to preserving tenable conditions for both occupants and emergency responders.
Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilation (SHEV) systems are designed to address this challenge. By extracting smoke and hot gases at high level, these systems help to maintain visibility at floor level, supporting safer evacuation and more effective firefighting operations.
EBSA partners with LAMILUX and D+H to deliver proven smoke control and daylighting solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Together, these systems combine high-performance operable rooflights, hatches and intelligent control systems to support safe, compliant building design.
Key system features include:
• Fail-safe smoke relief
• Fire alarm integration
• 72-hour battery backup
• Compliance with relevant Australian and New Zealand standards
Smoke safety is not a secondary consideration. It is a fundamental part of building performance.
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