House of the Year

Master Builders House of the Year

APL Window Solutions is the largest window solutions organisation in New Zealand. Our innovative products are designed and tested specifically for kiwi buildings and conditions.

We are proud to sponsor the House of the Year Sustainable and Environmental Excellence Award.

Nearly half of the world's total emissions are a consequence of the linear way we make, use and dispose of materials and products and less than 9% of the resources we use to build the world around us are cycled back for reuse. As industry leaders and innovators, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to address the rising need for large and sustainable change.

For us, this starts at the design stage or as we like to think of it - the redesign stage. We're committed to closing the loop on material flows, designing waste and pollution out of our system and regenerating our natural environments. Our future path is clear, creating a product for your home or building that has made zero impact on our beautiful country.

Our products are exclusively available from manufacturers of Altherm Window Systems, First Windows & Doors and Vantage Windows & Doors. Explore their websites to learn more about our products:

Our commitment to sustainability

We’re at the beginning of our sustainability journey; explore our initiatives.

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ThermalHeart+ Window System

ThermalHeart+^{^®} is an industry-leading, thermally efficient window system designed and made right here in New Zealand for exactly how we live. It’s new thermal technology for windows and doors that almost doubles the performance of standard non-thermal aluminium windows and doors[1].

This versatile system of thermally efficient frames and unique AGP System^{^®} glass creates warmer, healthier homes for both us and the environment we live in. With the innovative Centrafix^{^™} installation method, thermal performance is further increased by over 20%[2].

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Made here, for you

Made here, for you is a series about the people and thinking behind our locally made window systems; where local knowledge drives innovation, performance, and quality. Leading experts across APL and AGP have shared insights on how Innovative, Customisable, Local, Reliable, and Responsible Kiwi-made products truly stand apart in the face of increasing overseas imports.

In the seven-part Made here, for you podcast series, APL dive deep into the craft, care, and commitment behind our windows and doors - from the people who know it best.

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Reinventing the packaging wheel

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but we’re taking our own trash and turning that into treasure as part of a complete packaging overhaul.

Producing and shipping a huge number of fragile products has traditionally led to a large amount of waste and, based on an initial assessment in 2021, the circularity of the existing packaging system was scored at 64%. There’s no denying the amount of waste being produced is concerning, it’s time to take action.