Architectural Aluminium Screens
Custom Architectural Screening for Australian Buildings
Architectural aluminium screens provide architects, designers, builders and developers with a versatile way to incorporate privacy, façade articulation and architectural detail into Australian buildings.
EZ Windows manufactures custom architectural aluminium screens, aluminium batten screens and aluminium privacy screens for residential, commercial, education, government, healthcare, apartment and other architectural projects.
Screens can be manufactured to project-specific dimensions, batten profiles, spacing, orientation, framing configurations and nominated powder-coated finishes.
Architectural screening can be used to control views, define entrances, screen balconies, conceal building services, create secondary façade elements and introduce depth, shadow and repetition into a building elevation.
EZ Windows manufactures the specified product in accordance with approved project documentation and its agreed scope of supply. Architectural design, engineering, certification, installation and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the appropriately appointed project professionals and responsible parties.
What Are Architectural Aluminium Screens?
Architectural aluminium screens are aluminium screening elements incorporated into the design of a building or external space.
Unlike screening installed solely for privacy, architectural screening may perform several functions simultaneously.
These can include:
- Privacy
- Façade articulation
- Visual screening
- Solar screening
- Building identity
- Concealment of services
- Spatial separation
- Architectural detailing
- Entrance definition
- Decorative screening
The final function depends on the screen configuration and project design.
Why Use Aluminium for Architectural Screening?
Aluminium offers several characteristics that make it suitable for architectural screening applications.
These include:
- Relatively lightweight construction
- Custom fabrication
- Multiple profile options
- Powder-coated finishes
- Vertical or horizontal configurations
- Repeatable modules
- Contemporary appearance
- Suitability for many external applications
- Integration with other aluminium building elements
Material, finish and structural requirements should always be selected for the intended application and environment.
Custom Architectural Aluminium Screens
Architectural projects rarely have identical screening requirements.
EZ Windows can manufacture screens according to nominated:
- Overall width
- Overall height
- Batten dimensions
- Batten spacing
- Batten orientation
- Screen depth
- Frame configuration
- Module size
- Fixing arrangement
- Architectural finish
This allows screening to be incorporated into the architectural language of the project.
Architectural Aluminium Batten Screens
Aluminium batten screens are one of the most common forms of architectural screening.
Repeated battens can create:
- Rhythm
- Depth
- Shadow
- Texture
- Visual separation
- Privacy
- Façade definition
The battens may be positioned vertically, horizontally or at nominated angles depending on the design intent.
Architectural Privacy Screens
Where privacy is the primary objective, architectural screens can be configured to restrict views while maintaining an integrated building appearance.
Applications include:
- Balconies
- Terraces
- Courtyards
- Windows
- Outdoor areas
- Apartment developments
- Residential boundaries
- Commercial spaces
Privacy performance depends on batten geometry, spacing, orientation and viewing position.
Aluminium Façade Screens
Architectural aluminium screens can be incorporated as a secondary façade element.
They can be used to:
- Break up large elevations
- Create depth
- Introduce shadow
- Conceal selected building elements
- Establish repetitive façade patterns
- Highlight sections of the building
- Create visual movement
This can allow the screen to become an important part of the overall architectural composition.
Secondary Façade Screening
A secondary screen positioned in front of the primary building envelope can create a layered façade.
Depending on the design, this may provide:
- Architectural depth
- Controlled views
- Visual screening
- Solar shading
- Building identity
- Separation between occupants and the external façade
The interface between the screening system and primary building envelope should be resolved by the project’s design team.
Vertical Architectural Aluminium Screens
Vertical battens can emphasise height and create strong repeated lines across a façade.
Vertical screening can be considered for:
- Commercial buildings
- Apartments
- Schools
- Government buildings
- Houses
- Entrances
- Balconies
- Feature façades
The relationship between batten width, depth and spacing influences both appearance and screening.
Horizontal Architectural Aluminium Screens
Horizontal battens can reinforce the horizontal geometry of a building.
Applications may include:
- Balconies
- Outdoor spaces
- Residential façades
- Commercial buildings
- Courtyards
- Feature elevations
Horizontal configurations can provide a distinctly different architectural character from vertical battens.
Angled Architectural Screens
Battens can also be positioned at an angle.
Angled configurations can help manipulate:
- Viewing angles
- Shadow
- Visual privacy
- Solar exposure
- Façade appearance
The appropriate angle should be established by the project’s design professionals.
Architectural Screening for Building Entrances
Screens can be used to establish stronger architectural definition around entrances.
Applications can include:
- Commercial entrances
- Residential entries
- Apartment foyers
- School entrances
- Civic buildings
- Healthcare facilities
Screening can be coordinated with signage, doors, glazing, landscaping and other entrance elements.
Architectural Screens for Balconies
Balcony screens can provide both privacy and façade articulation.
They may be used to:
- Separate adjoining balconies
- Restrict direct views
- Define individual dwellings
- Create repeated façade elements
- Add depth to apartment elevations
For large developments, repeated screen modules can provide consistency across multiple floors.
Architectural Screens for Windows
Screens positioned around or in front of windows can provide:
- Privacy
- Solar screening
- Façade depth
- Architectural definition
Window screening should be coordinated with:
- Window operation
- Cleaning access
- Ventilation
- Maintenance
- Waterproofing
- Façade construction
Architectural Screens for Building Services
Aluminium screening can be used to visually conceal selected building services.
Potential applications include:
- Plant areas
- Mechanical equipment
- Service zones
- Waste areas
- Rooftop equipment
- Utility areas
The screen design must account for any ventilation, access and maintenance requirements associated with the equipment being screened.
Architectural Screens for Car Parks
Commercial and multi-residential car parks may incorporate aluminium screening to provide architectural treatment to otherwise open elevations.
Screens may help:
- Reduce direct views into parking areas
- Establish façade rhythm
- Coordinate the car park with the broader building design
- Conceal selected internal elements
Ventilation and other regulatory requirements must be determined by the relevant project professionals.
Architectural Screens for Apartments
Apartment developments can use repeated architectural screens across:
- Balconies
- Terraces
- Windows
- Rooftops
- Entrances
- Car parks
- Service areas
Standardised modules can assist with manufacturing consistency and façade coordination.
Architectural Screens for Commercial Buildings
Commercial projects can incorporate aluminium screening into:
- Office façades
- Retail developments
- Hospitality projects
- Hotels
- Showrooms
- Mixed-use developments
- Building entrances
- Service areas
Screening can become a distinctive part of the building’s architectural identity.
Architectural Screens for Schools
Schools and education projects can use screening around:
- Outdoor learning areas
- Classrooms
- Administration buildings
- Courtyards
- Entrances
- Service areas
- External circulation
The final configuration should respond to project-specific safety, accessibility and design requirements.
Architectural Screens for Government Buildings
Government and civic architecture can use aluminium screens around:
- Entrances
- Public areas
- Offices
- Service zones
- Car parks
- Façades
Repeated screening elements can help establish a consistent architectural language across public buildings.
Architectural Screens for Healthcare Buildings
Healthcare facilities can incorporate screening around:
- Courtyards
- Patient areas
- Windows
- Staff spaces
- Plant
- Service areas
- External circulation
The project team should establish the applicable privacy, safety and operational requirements.
Architectural Screens for Luxury Homes
High-end residential architecture can use aluminium screens as strong feature elements.
Applications include:
- Entrances
- Balconies
- Courtyards
- Pool areas
- Windows
- Outdoor living spaces
- Feature façades
Screening can be coordinated with aluminium windows, doors and other architectural metalwork.
Architectural Screen Spacing
Spacing significantly affects the appearance and functionality of a screen.
Designers should consider the relationship between:
- Batten width
- Batten depth
- Gap
- Viewing angle
- Screen height
- Viewing distance
- Orientation
A screen designed primarily for privacy may require a different configuration from one intended primarily as a decorative façade feature.
Architectural Screen Profiles
Profile selection affects:
- Appearance
- Depth
- Shadow
- Spacing
- Structural behaviour
- Weight
- Fixing requirements
The appropriate profile should be established according to the project requirements.
Architectural Screen Modules
Larger projects may benefit from developing repeatable screen modules.
Modularisation can assist with:
- Documentation
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Site handling
- Installation
- Quality control
- Replacement
Individual modules can be identified within architectural schedules and drawings.
Powder-Coated Architectural Aluminium Screens
Powder coating allows screens to coordinate with the wider architectural colour palette.
Finishes may be selected to complement:
- Windows
- Doors
- Shrouds
- Cladding
- Balustrades
- Roofing
- Façade panels
- Other architectural metalwork
The coating system should be selected according to the project’s nominated requirements and environmental conditions.
Architectural Screens in Coastal Environments
Coastal environments can place additional demands on external finishes and components.
Considerations can include:
- Salt exposure
- Environmental classification
- Coating selection
- Fixings
- Cleaning
- Maintenance
The appropriate material, coating and maintenance requirements should be determined for the project environment.
Architectural Aluminium Screen Fixing
Fixing requirements depend on factors including:
- Overall screen dimensions
- Batten dimensions
- Screen weight
- Building height
- Wind exposure
- Supporting substrate
- Projection
- Structural requirements
Where engineering is required, the relevant project engineer should establish the applicable fixing requirements.
EZ Windows can manufacture screens in accordance with approved fixing information.
Architectural Screen Installation
A typical installation sequence may include:
- Review approved drawings.
- Confirm dimensions.
- Confirm supporting structure.
- Inspect supplied components.
- Establish screen position.
- Assemble modules where required.
- Check level and alignment.
- Complete approved fixing.
- Confirm batten spacing and orientation.
- Inspect completed installation.
- Protect finished surfaces.
The actual methodology should be established for the specific project.
Architectural Screen Shop Drawings
Shop drawings can document:
- Overall dimensions
- Batten profile
- Batten spacing
- Orientation
- Frame configuration
- Module configuration
- Fixing locations
- Corners
- Finish
- Component identification
Shop drawings should be reviewed and approved according to the project’s documentation process before manufacture.
CAD & BIM for Architectural Aluminium Screens
CAD and BIM resources can assist architects with:
- Concept design
- Design development
- Façade coordination
- Revit modelling
- Construction documentation
- Tender documentation
- Product specification
- Coordination with other trades
EZ Windows can provide available CAD, BIM and technical resources relevant to nominated screening systems.
Architectural Aluminium Screen Specification
A typical specification may identify:
Product: Custom architectural aluminium screen
Manufacturer: EZ Windows
Screen system: Aluminium architectural/batten screening
Profile: Refer architectural documentation
Orientation: Vertical, horizontal or as documented
Spacing: Refer architectural documentation
Overall dimensions: Refer architectural drawings
Frame: Refer approved documentation
Finish: Refer project colour schedule
Fixing: Refer approved project-specific fixing details
Installation: In accordance with approved project documentation
Shop drawings: As required
CAD/BIM: Where applicable
Architectural Screen Compliance
EZ Windows manufactures the specified product in accordance with approved project documentation and its agreed scope of supply.
EZ Windows is not the project’s:
- Architect
- Structural engineer
- Façade engineer
- Building surveyor
- Certifier
- Planning consultant
- Regulatory authority
Responsibility for determining the suitability of the screen design and compliance with applicable legislation, codes, standards, engineering requirements, planning requirements and other project obligations remains with the appropriately appointed project professionals and responsible parties.
Refer to the EZ Windows Aluminium Privacy Screen Compliance page for the complete position.
Architectural Aluminium Screen Warranty
EZ Windows provides warranty coverage for manufactured products subject to the applicable warranty terms.
The nominated powder-coated or other specified finish is subject to the applicable finish manufacturer’s warranty terms, environmental conditions, maintenance requirements and exclusions.
Refer to the EZ Windows Aluminium Privacy Screen Warranty page for complete warranty information.
Specifying EZ Windows Architectural Aluminium Screens
For architects and designers, early consideration of the screening system can help coordinate:
- Screen geometry
- Privacy
- Façade appearance
- Structural support
- Window interfaces
- Balcony interfaces
- Building services
- Fixing
- Finishes
- Installation access
- Maintenance
This is particularly important where screens form a prominent part of the building’s architectural expression.
Why Specify EZ Windows?
EZ Windows manufactures custom aluminium screening for Australian architectural projects.
Our capabilities include:
- Architectural aluminium screens
- Aluminium privacy screens
- Aluminium batten screens
- Vertical screens
- Horizontal screens
- Custom configurations
- Project-specific dimensions
- Repeatable modules
- Powder-coated finishes
- Shop drawings
- CAD resources
- BIM/Revit resources
- Technical documentation
We work with architects, designers, builders and developers to manufacture the specified screening components in accordance with approved project documentation.
Architectural Aluminium Screen Project Checklist
- Screen purpose established
- Architectural intent established
- Privacy requirement established
- Overall dimensions confirmed
- Batten profile selected
- Orientation selected
- Spacing established
- Screen depth established
- Frame configuration established
- Modules established
- Supporting structure confirmed
- Fixing requirements established
- Finish selected
- Environmental exposure considered
- Maintenance access considered
- Shop drawings reviewed
- CAD/BIM requirements confirmed
- Installation methodology established
- Warranty requirements reviewed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are architectural aluminium screens?
Architectural aluminium screens are aluminium screening elements incorporated into a building for purposes such as privacy, façade articulation, solar screening, visual separation or architectural detailing.
What is the difference between an architectural screen and a privacy screen?
A privacy screen is primarily intended to control views. An architectural screen may provide privacy but can also perform broader design functions such as façade articulation, shading or concealment of services.
Can architectural screens use aluminium battens?
Yes. Repeated aluminium battens are one of the most common approaches to architectural screening.
Can architectural aluminium screens be customised?
Yes. Dimensions, profiles, spacing, orientation, framing and finishes can be manufactured according to project requirements.
Can aluminium screens form part of a building façade?
Yes. Aluminium screens can be incorporated as feature elements or secondary façade systems where appropriately designed and specified.
Can architectural screens conceal air-conditioning or plant equipment?
They can be used to visually screen plant and services, provided the project team accounts for ventilation, access, maintenance and other relevant requirements.
Are architectural screens suitable for apartments?
Yes. They can be used around balconies, windows, terraces, entrances, car parks and service areas.
Can aluminium screens be powder coated?
Yes. Powder-coated finishes can be selected according to the project’s nominated requirements.
Can EZ Windows manufacture repeated modules for large projects?
Yes. Project-specific screen modules can be manufactured in repeated configurations subject to project requirements and manufacturing considerations.
Can EZ Windows provide CAD and BIM?
Available CAD, BIM/Revit and technical resources can be provided for nominated systems and project requirements.
Does EZ Windows provide structural engineering?
No. EZ Windows is the manufacturer. Where structural or other engineering is required, it should be undertaken by the appropriately appointed project engineer.
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EZ Windows can assist with:
- Product information
- Architectural specifications
- CAD
- BIM/Revit
- Shop drawings
- Technical documentation
- Screen configurations
- Finish information
- Manufacturing information
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Related Resources
Architectural Aluminium Screens
Custom Aluminium Privacy Screens
Vertical Aluminium Batten Screens
Aluminium Privacy Screens for Homes
Aluminium Privacy Screens for Commercial Buildings
- Aluminium Batten Screens
- Custom Aluminium Privacy Screens
- Vertical Aluminium Batten Screens
- Horizontal Aluminium Batten Screens
- Aluminium Privacy Screens for Balconies
- Aluminium Privacy Screens for Apartments
- Aluminium Privacy Screens for Commercial Buildings
- Aluminium Privacy Screens for Government Buildings
- Aluminium Privacy Screens for Schools
- Aluminium Privacy Screens for Healthcare Buildings
- Aluminium Screen Spacing
- Aluminium Screen Fixing
- Aluminium Screen Installation
- Aluminium Screen Specifications
- Aluminium Screen Compliance
- Aluminium Screen Warranty
- Aluminium Screen CAD & BIM Resources
Contact EZ Windows
For architectural aluminium screening for Australian residential, commercial and institutional projects, contact EZ Windows to discuss your specification, project documentation and manufacturing requirements.
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