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Design thinking
How we conceived the first universally accessible floating sauna in Oslo with recycled aluminium
By Jens Richter, Editorial contributor Jun 24, 2024
The MAST monitor arm in aluminium, designed by Carl Gustav Magnusson for Teknion.

Material properties
Why aluminium is a material that designers like me cannot live without
By Carl Gustav Magnusson, Editorial contributor Aug 07, 2023
Material science
Can aluminium-reinforced low-carbon concrete be the concrete for the future?
By Grete Hjetland, Hydro Apr 17, 2023
Material properties
Evaluating the value of an LCA
By Rémi Julio, Hydro Jan 05, 2023
Design thinking
A window sensor that makes opening and closing windows simple and sustainable
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Jun 08, 2022
Expert thoughts
How the quality of the aluminium alloy impacts anodizing quality
By Marc Pfenninger, Editorial contributor Dec 14, 2021
Sustainable design
How you can improve the circularity of your products
By Sasja Fransen, Editorial contributor Nov 23, 2021
Sustainable design
How can you find trustworthy information on a product’s environmental impact?
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Sep 24, 2021
Sustainable design
How you can compare the footprints of low-carbon aluminium products
By Jostein Søreide, Hydro May 07, 2021
Material properties
Why differences in recycled aluminium impact carbon footprint
By Lars Moen, Hydro Mar 18, 2021
Products that come in light materials, like aluminium, and flexible sizes, allow you to maximize the amount of natural light in your home.

Design thinking
How curtain walls can maximize the natural light in your home office
By Øyvind Gismervik, Hydro Dec 23, 2020
Sustainable design
How photovoltaics can be integrated into the façade
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Nov 30, 2020
Aluminium facades can help your building respond in the way you wish when seismic movement occurs. ©iStock

Design thinking
Why you should consider aluminium facades to help withstand earthquakes
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Nov 08, 2020
Material properties
Perfect material for LED applications
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Oct 27, 2020
Manufacturing
How modern warehouses are using aluminium
By Katarzyna Piekarska, Hydro Sep 22, 2020
Expert thoughts
Predictable in case of fire
By Arjan Bouvy, Hydro Sep 19, 2020
Material properties
Why you should choose aluminium for your window
By Mark Spencer, Editorial contributor Sep 12, 2020
Expert thoughts
Materials for supertall buildings
By Jean-Marc Luvisutto, Hydro Sep 09, 2020
Design thinking
The challenges of installing facades on high-rise buildings
By Jean-Marc Luvisutto, Hydro Sep 09, 2020
The Library of Birmingham has a brilliant aluminium facade

Design thinking
Architectural facade trends – metal mesh
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Sep 02, 2020
Sustainable design
Why correct material selection is important to sustainable architecture
By Ulf Alfredsson, Hydro Aug 06, 2020
Sustainable design
Nine ways BIM benefits the life cycle of buildings
By Werner Jager, Hydro Aug 03, 2020
Material properties
Why aluminium plays an important role in façade construction
By Paul Bretz, Editorial contributor Jul 30, 2020
Sustainable design
Future-proof your building with aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 30, 2020
Material properties
Why your next living room design project should use aluminium windows
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Jun 25, 2020
©Neal Feay Company

Design thinking
Anodized aluminium for designer facades
By Alex Rasmussen, Editorial contributor Jun 11, 2020
Sustainable design
Energy efficient glass walls
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Jun 01, 2020
Sustainable design
Recycled car parts for sustainable building design
By Shapes editorial, Hydro May 26, 2020
Expert thoughts
How aluminium facades can have exterior cladding in different materials
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Apr 22, 2020
Expert thoughts
How to use wood as a visible exterior material in a unitized element facade
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Apr 22, 2020
Manufacturing
Why unitized element facades of aluminium work well on wooden buildings
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Apr 22, 2020
Sustainable design
Windows for best energy efficiency
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Apr 02, 2020
Manufacturing
How the finite element method can save time and costs with your aluminium design
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Jan 03, 2020
Sustainable design
5 building system trends
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Dec 08, 2019
Sustainable design
An open window that reduces noise from the streets
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Oct 06, 2019
Manufacturing
Visionary window patent for architects and builders
By Josef Bertele, Hydro Jul 19, 2019
BIM was used in The Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow ©Graham Mathers

Design thinking
How BIM is digitalizing the construction industry
By Werner Jager, Hydro Jun 26, 2019
Sustainable design
Energy-positive in the far north
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 21, 2019
The Blue Planet ©Nils Bergendal, Shapes

Design thinking
A search for the right material
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 09, 2019
Manufacturing
Verandas in a flash
By Shapes editorial, Hydro May 27, 2019