Designing for Education
Natural ventilation for schools
Our children deserve schools that are safe, comfortable and inspiring. The natural ventilation offered by Breezway Louvre Windows helps to deliver this.
Breezway Louvre Windows are strategically positioned throughout the college, at high and lower levels to stimulate air movement throughout the learning areas. View project.
Strong and Durable
Non-corrosive materials and multiple design features reduce the risk of vandalism. Optional keylocks, security bars and screens available.
Thermal Insulation
Breezway Altair Louvres offer a variety of energy efficient glazing options to meet specific requirements.
Automation
The Breezway Powerlouvre System allows integration of ventilation into automated building management systems, or easy operation of windows in out-of-reach locations.
Long Warranty
Designed, tested and made to order with a warranty of up to 7 years.
Low Maintenance
No regular maintenance beyond cleaning and periodic operation. If a louvre blade is broken, plywood can be easily cut to size and installed while a replacement blade is sourced.
Safe
Proven ability to safely retain blades using the Stronghold System. Toughened glass with arrised edges are more than 4 times stronger than annealed glass.
Ventilation improves the health of students and teachers
Ventilation reduces the transmission of infectious illnesses
Ventilation decreases energy consumption
Ventilation improves learning outcomes for students
Improved Learning Outcomes
Controlled studies in 1999 and 2000 showed that as ventilation rates increase, children perform school work with greater speed. And the performance of adults was also shown to improve at higher ventilation rates.
Wargocki, Wyon et al, 1999. “Perceived air quality, SBS-symptoms and productivity in an office at two pollution loads.” Proceedings, Indoor Air '99: The 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Edinburg, Scotland.2:131-136. And 2000. “The effects of outdoor air supply rate in an office on perceived air quality, sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms and productivity.” Indoor Air 10(4):222-236.
Improved Learning Outcomes
A study of over 200 pupils showed significantly faster and more accurate standardized test responses when classrooms had high ventilation rates compared with low ventilation conditions.
Bako-Biro, Clements-Croon et al, 2011. Ventilation rates in schools and pupils’ performance. Building and Environment 48 (2011) 1-9.
Improved Health
Reduced Transmission of Infectious Illnesses
Reduced Transmission of Infectious Illnesses
Decreased Energy Consumption
Creating optimal learning environments with Natural Ventilation
Architects and building designers generally have a good grasp of the advantages of natural ventilation and strive to incorporate it into their plans. Scientific research has demonstrated that students require a link to their surroundings to promote a healthy body and mind. As a result, we specialise in products that not only decrease energy expenditures but also foster young minds and encourage better educational outcomes.
Locally Manufactured
Altair Louvre Windows are available as componentry for easy installation into timber or flat commercial frames and are available from a highly respected network of distributors, window fabricators and window dealers.
Education Brochure
Fresh Air & Natural Light Inspires Young Minds.
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Benefits of natural ventilation in education
To learn more about the benefits of natural ventilation, Breezway has produced a number of Technical Bulletins to assist with your building designs.