Creating Safe and Stylish Educational Spaces: Balustrades, Air Conditioning Covers, and More with UNEX Systems

14 November 2024

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Transform educational spaces with safety, compliance, and style through UNEX Systems’ innovative solutions. From glass balustrades or fin style balustrades to commercial grade balustrades designed for high-traffic areas to ScreenPro aluminium air conditioning covers that enhance safety and aesthetics, discover how UNEX partners with architects to create secure, visually appealing environments that meet the highest standards.

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Partnering for Success in Education Projects

UNEX works closely with architects to craft custom balustrade and screen solutions that meet the specific needs of each project. With in-house design expertise and a commitment to compliance, UNEX optimises each solution for both function and form. Leveraging their proprietary aluminium extrusions, UNEX combines efficiency and flexibility to deliver products tailored to educational environments, enhancing both safety and aesthetic appeal.

Meeting Modern Standards for Toehold Safety

As architectural standards evolve, so do safety considerations, particularly around potential toeholds in balustrades and screens. In schools, these surfaces can pose climbing risks for students. UNEX addresses this concern with meticulous design, ensuring their balustrades meet New Zealand Building Code requirements while minimising potential hazards. By evaluating each installation’s design and placement, UNEX upholds safety without compromising aesthetic integrity.

Innovation in Air Conditioning Covers with Anti-Toehold Design

The Futuna Style Heat Pump Cover is an ideal choice for educational settings, offering a sleek aesthetic for outdoor units while incorporating anti-toehold features to deter students from climbing on them.

Custom UNEX stair enclosure and Hampton balustrades installed in a school setting

Custom UNEX Fin-style balustrade installed on school decks and stairs

Balustrades: Critical Components in Education Spaces

Balustrades are fundamental in school environments, where high-traffic areas require durable, reliable solutions. Meeting both the New Zealand Building Code and the Ministry of Education’s additional requirements, UNEX’s balustrades are engineered to withstand the daily demands of educational facilities. Their balustrades comply with the B1 Structure clause, which ensures they can handle the combined loads typical in high-traffic spaces over time.

For elevated areas or specific Ministry-mandated projects, UNEX designs balustrades that meet C5 load standards, a load capacity beyond standard requirements, to protect children in high-risk spaces. This collaboration with architects allows UNEX to tailor systems that meet stringent safety standards while preserving a cohesive aesthetic across the project.

UNEX: A Reliable Partner for Educational Spaces

Navigating the unique demands of educational projects requires a partner well-versed in building code complexities and Ministry guidelines. With UNEX, architects gain a resource equipped with engineering expertise, industry knowledge, and a commitment to compliance. Beyond balustrades, UNEX offers a range of aluminum solutions, including privacy screens, handrails, aluminium deck framing, and outdoor covers, all backed by PS1 compliance, providing peace of mind for project stakeholders.

If you’re embarking on an education project and need a partner focused on safety, compliance, and design, connect with UNEX Systems today. Let UNEX help you create spaces where students can thrive securely and beautifully.