Green Building - The Aluminium Story

Durable

Aluminium building products are made from alloys that are weather-proof, corrosion-resistant and immune to the harmful effects of UV rays, ensuring optimal performance over a very long lifetime. | Learn more
Flexible

Aluminium’s flexibility and formability guarantee virtually unlimited design potential. It can be shaped, welded, screwed and cut into dynamic 3-D shapes. The extrusion process offers an almost infinite range of forms and sections…| Learn more
Light & Strong

The incredible high strength-to-weight ratio of aluminium makes it possible to design light structures with exceptionally stability. The use of aluminium provides architects with the means to meet required performance specifications…| Learn more
Recycled

A significant volume of waste building materials go to landfill sites, at a cost to both the economy and the environment, others are recycled at a cost to the community. Aluminium however, is recycled in a way that pays for itself. | Learn more
Efficient

The high reflectivity of some aluminium alloys makes it a very efficient material for light management. Aluminium solar collectors can be installed to lower energy consumption for artificial lighting and heating in winter…| Learn more
Economic

Besides routine cleaning for aesthetic reasons, neither bare nor painted aluminium requires any maintenance, which translates into a major cost advantage over the lifetime of a product. The freedom of maintenance guarantees unlimited use… | Learn more
Sympathetic

The wide variety of surface finishes and colours available, such as anodizing or coating, ensures that the high aesthetic demands made by architects can be fulfilled and the application potential of aluminium can be extended even further. | Learn more

Benefits of aluminium in architecture

Aluminium is regarded as the most sustainable building material on the planet, and is central to the construction of residential, commercial, and public buildings.

Aluminium has shaped how our towns and cities look, from structural components to facades, and from windows to stairs. Now, aluminium plays a crucial role in transitioning to a low-carbon economy as the world heads down the critical path to net zero. From energy-efficient doors to solar panel frames, aluminium’s versatility and almost infinitely recyclable nature make it indispensable in shaping a greener, more sustainable future for construction worldwide.In this section, we’ll explore the key benefits that make aluminium a critical part of construction, from efficiency to unlimited design potential and recyclability to durability. We’ll also celebrate buildings that have pushed boundaries worldwide and take a look at some of the facts behind aluminium’s role in building our urban landscapes.