Exceptional glazing construction solutions and details can lend a building unique character, distinguishing it from its surrounds and realising a particular design vision. Not only can the architecture bring satisfaction for all those taking part in the design and construction process, and the eventual tenants, but the building may indeed become a characteristic focal point for the area or district.

A welcome sight in the daily lives of residents

One of the most effective and impressive means to distinguish a landmark building this way is the use of an “objective solution” such as aluminium and glass façades, becoming more and more in vogue with architects. Aluminium and glass resonate as symbols of the quality of contemporary architecture, having a direct influence on the image of the town and a becoming a welcome sight in the daily lives of residents.

A quality component manufacturer such as aluprof.eu/en offers design systems that satisfy market needs, help architectural visions become reality, and satisfy the requirements of European building standards concerning quality of alloys, fabrication tolerances, and durability characteristics.

More and more architects today are considering the environment, not only in the impact of the construction of the building, but also its carbon footprint in the long run. “Green” construction strives to reduce harm, costs, and enhance energy savings. One of the most effective ways of attaining this is to use modern first fix joinery solutions which increase the thermal insulation performance of buildings.

Aluminium doors and windows make for airtight energy efficiency, giving warmer buildings, which means lower heating bills. In manufacture, aluminium is highly recyclable, and reclaimed aluminium scrap from the market requires only 5% of the initial energy used to make it. Responsible manufacturers will re-use their own waste and reclaim and process aluminium scrap. The process of purchasing scrap is governed by rigorous quality control requirements, ensuring that aluminium designated for secondary smelting is contaminant-free. It also means that no harmful compounds that could pose a danger to the natural environment are released into the air.

Aluprof’s window, door, and façade systems, for example, have received Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificates—independent, international certification which indicates that a product’s environmental impact is recognised worldwide and issued based on a full life-cycle assessment designed to reduce the product’s negative impact on the natural environment.

Robust and stand up well to elements

Aluminium and glass systems are durable and easy to maintain. UV rays won’t degrade the material and it won’t rot, rust, or bend. Regular cleaning with ordinary soap and water keeps frames looking good. These systems handle high temperatures, damp, and rain, and will not warp, crack, or discolour—they are also fireproof.