MEDIA RELEASE
28????August 2017
The AWAlaunches a new Video Series on EnergyEfficiency
Through a generous grant from the Office of Environment and Heritage New South Wales, the Australian Window Association has released three informative videos for the fenestration industry, building industry and consumers nationwide. The videos are based on enhancing the understanding of energy efficiency in fenestration (glazed window and door) products.
Video 1: High Level Energy Efficiencyprovides information on what is driving the requirement for energy efficiency,including the 2015 Paris Agreement; general energy policy; aims for future energy targets and compliance with the National Construction Code and state and territory specific regulations.
Video 2: The science of energy and energy efficiencyinvestigates the science of energy and energy efficiency and includes information on the factors that affect energy requirements including in depth information on the physics behind window performance U-Values (comparison to R-values); Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient; low-E coatings; double glazing and triple glazing; effect of location and orientation on energy; shading and more.
Video 3: Selecting the right glazing for comforthelps builders, designers and consumers address the factors that need to be considered for the appropriate selection and use of windows and glass in new buildings, retrofits and renovations. The emphasis is on taking maximum advantage of the technology currently available to maximise comfort levels of your building.
These videos can be viewed on the AWA’s channel on YouTube, Energy Targets and Windows playlist -
Gary Smith, Marketing and Communications Manager, AWA, says,"The funding from the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage, through the Environmental Trust, has enabled us to create a series of very informative videos - covering big picture information on where increasing energy efficiency requirements are coming from, the science behind energy efficiency in windows and glazing, and most importantly, how to make your home more comfortable. The AWA acknowledge their valuable support.”
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About the Australian Window Association
The Australian Window Association is the peak membership organisation representing the Australian fenestration industrymade up of over 600 window manufacturers and industry suppliers across Australia and overseas. The AWA operates a NATA accredited product audit program for conformance to NCC requirements, runs an industry training institute and owns and manages the Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS),,
The mission of the AWA is to endorse the use of compliant, sustainable and fit-for-purpose products and provide services to members that support their efforts to operate successfully.
For further media information from the AWA or to source high resolution images, please contactGary Smith, Marketing and Communications Manager,AWA:(03) 98747622 or 0437 967 540