Strength, Lightness, Durability and Recyclability Make Aluminum a Sustainable Building Choice

摘要

Aluminum is an often overlooked construction material, but many of America's most famous and notable buildings use aluminum including Chicago's Willis Tower, Cincinnati's Great American Tower at Queen City Square, and New York's New Museum of Contemporary Art. As increasing emphasis is placed on developing green building, aluminum will gain more and more praise and applications. The most common application for aluminum is curtainwall structures, the public face of the building. Steve Fronek, P.E., LEED Green Associate writes for Green Building Pro: "Aluminum remains the framing material of choice for commercial and institutional buildings' facades."