Aluminium - Follow up material research

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 For this post, I am going to be doing further material research on aluminium following my metal research blog.

Aluminium is a metal that has been used in many industries like in construction, transportation, packaging, aerospace industries and more for its benefits. It is extracted from "bauxite ore" which is found in abundance in countries such as Australia, Guinea, and Brazil.

Aluminium is a versatile material that can be used for many purposes as well as in many different aspects of construction. It could be from either building frames to cladding and roofing, aluminum can also be seen in many modern and sleek exterior designs which makes it a popular choice among architects and builders. It is also an excellent choice for buildings that have complicated shapes and curves because it can be easily formed and manipulated into different designs because of its malleability. 

In fact, the use of aluminium in building structures has grown a lot in recent years due to its many benefits. One of the biggest benefits of aluminium is its strength-to-weight ratio, it is lightweight but it can withstand heavy loads, making it ideal for construction applications. Another benefit is that it is resistant to corrosion by naturally forming a protective oxide layer on its surface, which makes it a good material for outdoors with harsh environmental conditions. In addition, is its energy efficiency, aluminium's thermal conductivity makes it an excellent material for energy-efficient structures, it helps reduce energy costs, and decreases a building's carbon footprint. Last but not least is its versatility, it can be used for windows, doors, roofing systems, and many other building constructions. 

Aluminium structures offer numerous advantages, such as design flexibility, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced safety. They are also known for their sustainability and environmental benefits since aluminium is 100% recyclable which makes it popular choice in "green construction" as well. They do not decay because of the aluminum durability so they can last and hold high-rise buildings for many years without the need for often repairs.

Aluminium is an affordable material due to its abundance, durability, flexibility, and energy efficiency which all reduce the costs. It is easily mined and refined and leads to lower production costs which makes it accessible material for construction projects in all sizes and it is easier and more affordable to transport to the construction site. 

I chose this material for some of the main parts of my design since it provides the support that the structure needs and also it can be customized however fits the design. Also since the location is in Cyprus, the benefits of using aluminium like corrosion and temperature resistance will withstand the weather conditions. It is an affordable material that lasts long and adds to the needed details for the theme with all the other parts and materials that I used. 






References:

All about aluminium (nd) What is aluminium. Available from: https://www.aluminiumleader.com/about_aluminium/what_is_aluminum/ ( Accessed 18 May) 

Britannica (2023) Aluminium. Available from: https://www.britannica.com/science/aluminum (Accessed 19 May) 

Laminazione Sottile group (2023) Aluminium in the building and construction industries. Available from: https://www.laminazionesottile.com/en/blog/aluminium-sheet/aluminium-building-construction-industries/#:~:text=Aluminium%20is%20widely%20used%20in,shelves%2C%20and%20other%20several%20applications. (Accessed 19 May) 

Sieger (nd) What makes aluminium an effective construction material? Available from: https://www.siegersystems.co.uk/is-aluminium-an-effective-construction-material/ (Accessed 19 May) 

Industrial Process News (2023) The benefits of using aluminium in construction. Available from: https://www.industrialprocessnews.co.uk/the-benefits-of-using-aluminium-in-construction (Accessed 19 May) 

Image references:

Dean Group (2019) Aluminium: A sustainable and efficient metal. Available from: https://www.deangroup-int.co.uk/aluminium-a-sustainable-and-efficient-metal/ (Accessed 20 May)  


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