At AESG, we recognise the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Australia's diverse climate zones in façade design. Our sustainable façade solutions are tailored to minimise environmental impact, optimise energy efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort across the continent, from the tropical north to the temperate south.
Recent changes to Australia's National Construction Code have introduced new energy efficiency standards for buildings. These changes, which include a minimum 7-star energy rating for new homes, are likely to impact façade design as part of overall building performance. This transition aligns with the nation's decarbonisation goals and presents opportunities for innovation in building design, including façades, to meet the new energy efficiency requirements.
Sustainable façade design delivers multiple benefits for Australian projects, including:
By optimising insulation, natural ventilation, and shading, sustainable façades reduce a building’s energy consumption and operational costs, which is essential for meeting Australia's energy codes.
Using eco-friendly materials and construction techniques lowers the carbon footprint and resource use, aligning with Australian sustainability practices and green building standards.
Sustainable façades enhance thermal comfort, natural lighting, and indoor air quality, leading to healthier and more pleasant indoor environments for Australia’s varied climatic conditions.
Sustainable façades help Australian buildings meet certification requirements, such as Green Star, NABERS, Passivhaus and WELL, promoting market recognition and increasing building value.
We emphasise passive design strategies that maximise natural light, provide effective shading, and optimise thermal performance, reducing reliance on mechanical heater systems, particularly important in Australia’s cold regions such as New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
We conduct life cycle assessments to evaluate the environmental impact of materials and design choices, ensuring that façade solutions are sustainable from production through to disposal or recycling. This process is crucial for reducing embodied carbon, as it allows us to identify and select materials with lower carbon footprints, optimising design choices for a more sustainable future.
Our team carefully selects materials with low embodied energy, high durability, and excellent thermal properties. We also prioritise recycled and renewable materials to support sustainable construction practices in Australia.
Our team has extensive experience in specifying performance standards and designing details for Passivhaus design. We collaborate with certified Passivhaus assessors to deliver weather-tight, highly insulated façade solutions that fully meet Passivhaus design criteria.
Incorporating technologies like electrochromic glazing, dynamic shading systems, and double-skin façades allows façades to respond to changing environmental conditions, enhancing energy performance across diverse Australian climates.
Our commitment to high-performance Façade is demonstrated through a portfolio of successful projects, including:
Partner with AESG to deliver high-performance, eco-friendly façades that exceed Australia’s sustainability standards. Contact us today to explore how our sustainable façade innovations can enhance your next project.
Cayan Business Tower
3rd, 6th & 11th Floor
Barsha Heights
P.O. Box 2556
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T / +971 (0) 4 432 6242
305 Mermaid House
2 Puddle Dock
London, EC4V 3DS
United Kingdom
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1st floor, Office 37
Tourist Club Area
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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9391 Wadi Al Thummamah
2444 Al Olaya District
PO Box 12214
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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111 Somerset Road
#08-10A, 111 Somerset
Singapore 238164
WeWork, 80 Strand St
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
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8 Parramatta Square
49th Floor, Office 117
Parramatta, Sydney
New South Wales 2150
Australia
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Regus Rialto, West Podium
Level Mezzanine 2 (M2)
525 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
Regus Egypt, East Lane
1st Floor, Office 130
Plot number B-340
New Cairo 1
Cairo Governorate 4740003
Egypt
Cayan Business Tower
3rd, 6th & 11th Floor
Barsha Heights
P.O. Box 2556
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
T / +971 (0) 4 432 6242
305 Mermaid House
2 Puddle Dock
London, EC4V 3DS
United Kingdom
T / +44 (0) 208 037 8762
Office 37, Haibu Space
1st floor, Abu Dhabi Mall
Tourist Club Area
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
T / +971 (0) 2 201 2500
9391 Wadi Al Thummamah
2444 Al Olaya District
PO Box 12214
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
T / +966 (0) 112 278 288
111 Somerset Road
#08-10A, 111 Somerset
Singapore 238164
WeWork, 80 Strand St
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8001
South Africa
T / +27 21 137 6444
49th Floor, Office No.117
8 Parramatta Square
Parramatta, Sydney
New South Wales 2150
Australia
T / +61 (0) 2 8042 6817
Regus Rialto, West Podium
Level Mezzanine 2 (M2)
525 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
Enawalks, 4th Floor, Office 417
Leaders International College Road
2F97+6VJ New Cairo 1
Cairo Governorate 4724242
Egypt
T / +20 15 01692187
