Aluminium has become one of the most popular materials among builders, architects and designers in the modern times. The sheer versatility of using aluminium in construction has made it an indispensable component of architecture. It is highly resistant to corrosion. It also has the added benefit of being a third lighter than steel with comparable strength. Three quarters of the estimated 900 million tonnes of aluminium produced since 1880 is still in productive use, 35% of which is in building construction. Why Aluminium in construction The architectural use of aluminum came about in the 1920s, mainly for decorative detailing. It was used for roofing, flashing, gutters, downspouts, wall panels, and spandrels. Window Spandrel It’s a well-known fact that the first extensive use of aluminum in construction was the Empire State Building. The entire tower portion is aluminum, as well as many decorative features, such as the entrances, elevator doors, o...
There's much more to the mere word 'Aluminium'. It has been called The Metal of The Future, a metal which finds its place in every aspect of the world we are building today. Take a peek into the of Aluminium, every day, enriching a billion lives.