architectural louver aesthetics

Selecting the desired Aesthetic for your project

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Wall Louvers are often overlooked in early Design Developmentdue to their rather mundane function. With increasing need for airsupply in modern structures, Louvers are requiring a greaterpercentage of Envelope space.

With this increased presence, more attention is being dedicatedto successfully integrating these Architectural Elements into theEnvelope.

The following images exhibit unique applications of ArchitecturalWall Louvers and the resultant impact on Aesthetics.

Please contact CS early in your Design Development toCollaborate with our Team to bring your Design Vision to fruition.



• Historically Louvers have commanded attention



• Utilitarian Function often relegates Louvers to back of house..Why !

Mullioned Louver Bank Continuous Louver Bank

CS- Storm Resistant Models

RS- 5300

RS- 5700

CS- Storm Resistant Models

RS- 7315

RS- 7705 (New for 2009)


Whether Mullioned or Continuous Louver Banks are in your design program, CS has Tested andRated Solutions to achieve the desired Aesthetic.




Mullioned Louver



Mullioned Louver and

Continuous Architectural Louver




Random Accent Blades



Where are the Louvers on this project ?



Continuous Blades in long runs. Active, non-active, curved



(Left) Rear of Louver before 20’ Face Blades

Face Blades partially installed



• Texture

• Linear



• Louver Texture pierces envelope to interior space



BEWARE !



• The ability to carry the Louver texture to Non-Active Louver areas

• Front Blades only at Parapet

• Active Air Supply



Construction Specialties RS-7315 Louver

• AMCA Certified and Tested to 500 L-99 WindDriven Rain

• Continuous Blade Aesthetic

• Mitered and Welded 90 Degree Corners

• Segmented Radius Curved Assembly

• Integrated to Curtain Wall

• Kynar 500 - AAMA 2605 Finish System

• Louvers projected from face of facade




These photo’s show how the Louver facehas been projected out past the face of theCurtain Wall Mullion and the adjacentglazed in Metal Panels.

A unique aesthetic is achieved by the RS-7315 Louvers Field Applied Face Bladesthat are actually passing in front of theVertical Curtain Wall Mullions.




The Construction Specialties RS-7315 Storm Resistant Louver is a 7”Deep Louver. The Rear 4” Storm Resistant Blades perform the WindDriven Rain Performance while the 3” Front Blades provide for acontinuous blade aesthetic. Front Blades are field applied and can be inlengths of up to 20’ before a simple joint.

4” Rear Louver Blade

3” Front Louver Blade



This detail show the CS RS-7315 Louverwith a Glazing Frame that allows theLouver to project out from the rest of thebuilding envelope by 2”. A very uniqueAesthetic effect is achieved.


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