The current landscape of properties is an expression of evolution — more than ever, sustainability, safety, and aesthetics have a fundamental impact on the way we think about property.
The pioneers in the industry — developers, architects, investors alike — are switching to advanced building materials to uphold the performance and aesthetics of their projects. It is no wonder that aluminium windows and aluminium doors are a requisite choice because they provide the much-needed durability, flexibility, and environmental benefits that are simply not achievable with other building materials of the past.
Why Aluminium is a Preferred Choice
Against timber or uPVC, the aluminium system’s metal is lightweight, yet stronger than many of the alternatives. This makes it perfect for use in larger glazed panels and bold architectural designs. The slimline profiles of the systems allow more natural light to enter the building. This results in the interior of the building enjoying more daylight hours, thus helping reduce the need for artificial lighting.
And more, when you have these aluminium installations, you can boast of a 100 per cent recyclable material, a factor that is growing in importance when demonstrating the credentials of a company in operating in a sustainable manner. As future construction techniques adapt to a more sustainable way of operation, such as delivering a circular economy and minimising the carbon footprint, the demand for such aluminium systems is only expected to grow.
As one of Europe’s leading systems houses, Aluprof has for more than 70 years been at the forefront of the innovative use of this material in construction. The company has steadily built up an increasingly diverse, coherent range of architectural aluminium systems. This includes not only window and door systems, but includes unitised curtain wall facades, as well as a professional range of glazing solutions for the construction market.
Balancing Safety and Aesthetics
One of the dilemmas when it comes to the aesthetics of today’s architecture is how to make a property look good and attractive, without compromising fire and safety ratings. AluProf has the solution properties would wish to present with international fire-rated, weather-rated, and thermally rated properties, plus they will look stunning and elegant with a modern look and feel. For example, properties are now looking for windows and doors to be fire-rated with testing results against elements to be living in a safe world, and the systems are far from showing a fire barrier system.
Property developers can benefit from this approach in that they have dual front concerns. When developing properties such as high-end residential opportunities, cutting-edge office space interiors, or public spaces for infrastructure, developers are under pressure to deliver for buyers, tenants, or the public both safety and an attractive property.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
It’s no longer possible to get away with unsustainable building. High-performance aluminium systems such as the Aluprof MB-104 Passive window can meet the standard for Passive House Certification, which effectively means that constructed buildings will lose around 90+% less heat. For end users, that spells a lower energy bill; for investors and developers, higher building ratings during assessment and the ability to keep ahead of increasingly stringent legislation.
The Outlook for Aluminium Systems in Property
As the world of property continues to cater to the needs of buyers — using a combination of evolutionary consumer choice and new regulatory restrictions — it is increasingly likely that aluminium windows and doors will be the choice du jour. In the market of today, they represent all that people want in terms of construction materials — strength, reliability, energy-saving efficacy and style. Aluprof will be leading the way on the systems side of things, and it won’t be just the creation of a safer and more sustainable future; it will also be a more aesthetically pleasing future.
