A huge congratulations to Fender Katsalidis on Midtown Centre receiving the Property Council of Australia GHD Design Award for the ‘Best Sustainable Development’.
Designed in line with the Brisbane City Council’s “Buildings that Breathe” guidelines for a passive, subtropical design. Midtown Centre includes natural ventilation, operable windows and doors, an abundance of plants and ample outdoor space.

The intricate and innovative merging of two 20-storey structures, as opposed to the demolition and new build, saved an estimated 11,000 tonnes of carbon emissions: the equivalent of running the building fully occupied, carbon-neutral for four years.

EBSA was thrilled to be engaged by SRG Global to undertake the supply and installation of the Schneider LF550 automated single-glazed louvre system and D+H Mechatronic CPS-M control panels on this unique project, delivering natural ventilation to the building.
SRG Global’s façade division undertook the design, supply and installation of the engineered curtain wall facades for the project.

The building achieved a 6-Star Green Star Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. 6-Stars represents the highest standard (World Leadership) in environmentally sustainable building practices.

Client: AsheMorgan & DMANN Corporation
Builder: Hutchinson Builders
Architect: Fender Katsalidis
Facade Company: SRG Global Facades

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.

Already recognised as the top performing louvre on the market, and now we are taking them to the next level with the release of the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre this week.

The MP2 Series stands out from the crowd, offering unmatched quality and performance. Meticulously designed to integrate seamlessly with sophisticated building architecture and design, these louvres make a bold statement while enhancing the overall aesthetics of any structure.

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“We make buildings breathe”

In this recent Architecture & Design article, David Auret, Director of EBSA, highlights the impact of automated façades in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. By integrating digital actuators and controllers, buildings can now communicate directly with window actuators, enabling real-time feedback and fault reporting. The latest advancements, like the digital satellite module, reduce field cabling by up to 50%, making natural ventilation and smoke control solutions more sustainable. This innovative approach is changing the game and reshaping industry expectations.

https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/features/features-articles/smart-and-smarter-the-latest-in-commercial-buildin