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EBSA’s Annual Conference

We are proud to reflect on the success of EBSA’s Annual Conference, which brought together our New Zealand and Australian teams for three days of growth and collaboration.

This event is key to strengthening our strategies, refining our approach, and aligning our vision for the year ahead. The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate our achievements with the valued support of our partners and families.

Held on the stunning Sunshine Coast, the weekend was a blend of productive sessions and memorable moments, reinforcing the bonds that drive our success.

We look forward to building on this momentum and delivering outstanding results for our clients in the coming year.

A huge congratulations to PHIVE on being named as a finalist in the World Green Building Council’s APAC leadership awards!

These finalists represent innovation, excellence, and leadership in the green building movement across the Asia Pacific (AP) region.

PHIVE (5 Parramatta Square) has a prestigious 6-star Green Star accreditation, a significant marker for public buildings. Designed with an eye toward eco-consciousness, PHIVE boast a layout that encourages thermal comfort and minimises reliance on traditional air conditioning, underlining Parramatta City Council’s commitment to operating PHIVE as a carbon-neutral entity.

EBSA is honoured to have contributed to this landmark project by incorporating our energy-efficient Schneider BT90 thermally broken double-glazed louvres and digital CPS-M control panel into the building’s façade. These elements work seamlessly with the building management and control system (BMCS), enhancing air quality and facilitating the removal of aerosol particles through the use of thermal chimneys and operable louvres.

Positioned at the core of Parramatta CBD, this Civic Centre not only serves as the community, cultural and civic hub but also sets a benchmark for government building sustainability in the state. Its design minimises the need for artificial heating and cooling, emphasizing environmental performance through sustainable design principles.

EBSA has a range of air quality sensors that can be retrofitted to existing projects and work in conjunction with new or existing automated facade systems to extend the benefits if improved air quality and environmental control to educational and professional environments.

Builder: Built.
Architects: Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, DesignInc and Lacoste + Stevenson

EBSA Australia is proud to have received the National Highly Commended Award in the ‘Most Innovative Window Solution’ category for the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvres at the AGWA National Awards held last Friday. Congratulations to the entire EBSA team on this significant achievement!

EBSA is thrilled to be named as the AGWA Design Awards Queensland State Winner in the ‘Most Innovative Window Solution’ category for the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvres. A huge congratulations to the EBSA team on this outstanding achievement!
The Schneider MP2 louvre, initially introduced in 2012, quickly emerged as the preferred choice in the Australian market as thermal performance requirements escalated with updates to the National Construction Code (NCC). Its exceptional features make it a standout solution for contemporary architectural projects.
The product of choice on many landmark projects, the MP2 is unlike any other louvre system you are likely to have encountered. These louvres have withstood rigorous testing, including passing cyclone tests at 32m/s and being the sole louvre to meet the AS4284 test. Additionally, the MP2 louvre excelled in an earthquake test for a recent project.
Already recognised as the top performing louvre on the market, and we elevated the louvre to the next level with the release of the Award-winning MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre (MP2-FL-OP).
The MP2-FL-OP emerged from extensive collaboration with our client for the Seafarers Project to address specific needs, notably maintaining unobstructed views even when open. Overcoming challenges such as sightline obstruction and water ingress, we engineered a solution that combines innovative blade movement with high water rating. Inspired by previous earthquake testing, we refined the drive system for simultaneous or separate operation of top and bottom blades. This two-year development journey culminated in the creation of 111 Louvres for the Seafarers Project, showcasing the adaptability and performance of the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre.
MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre System:
AZUMA TEST: AZT0153.23
• Deflection: 3000 Pa+ and 2500 Pa-
• Water penetration: 1000pa
• ULS: 6000+ and 6500-
• Air Infiltration: Low
At EBSA, we remain committed to delivering innovative and unparalleled solutions that elevate the possibilities of architectural design.
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