Shapes We don’t need to build more, we need to retrofit better By Michele Versaci Aug 01, 2025 What would you say if I told you that architecture isn’t necessarily about building more, but building less? Across my industry, retrofitting is gaining more and more momentum as a response to the ever-mounting environmental cost of demolition and new construction.
Shapes From waste to wonder: rethinking materials through aluminium By Niklas Bildstein Zaar Jul 28, 2025 I’ve always been drawn to materials that carry a story, especially when they come with a past life. So when I got the chance to design a circular installation for the Venice Architecture Biennale, I saw this as a perfect opportunity to use aluminium both as a material and a mindset.
Stories by Hydro Stories by Hydro: Granalu Jul 21 2025 Durability, lightness and sustainability are aspects manufacturers demand in their road transport solutions. Granalu, a benchmark in the road transport sector, is finding these qualities through Hydro's aluminium profiles.
Shapes How AI is changing the geometry of aluminium extrusions By Anders Nesse Jun 26, 2025 Artificial intelligence shows us that optimal design is not always what you’d intuitively expect.
Shapes Automotive manufacturers can enhance consumer appeal with low-carbon recycled aluminum By Helen Weykamp Jun 25, 2025 In addition to low cost, mass reduction and performance, automotive OEMs are now asking for sustainable materials from their suppliers.
Stories by Hydro Hydro Rackwitz: 100 years young and more to give By Jens Christian Boysen, Communication Manager, Hydro Aluminium Metal Jun 24 2025 Construction, destruction, reconstruction. World war, cold war and peace. Hydro’s sister aluminium plants in Rackwitz have essentially seen it all since 1925, and the 100 year old production site is not done yet.
10-12 September 2025 Fair Saie Vetro 2025 A national event focused on the window and glass industry, held every two years in the southern region of Brazil. Over two days, the fair showcases product exhibitions, the launch of new solutions, and a wide range of technical knowledge for all visitors. Santa Catarina Brazil Portuguese
12-12 September 2025 Fair NECA 2025 National Electrical Contractors Association annual trade fair. The NECA Show is where leaders of the $202 billion electrical construction industry convene each year to discuss the ever-changing, ever-growing, business climate. Chicago, IL USA English
16-17 September 2025 Conference Aachen Car Body Engineering 2025 International experts in body, material and production technology will discuss the latest developments and trends with visionary outlook on future strategies and present the latest car bodies and components. Aachen Germany English
24-25 September 2025 Fair Vakbeurs Openbare Ruimte Vakbeurs Openbare Ruimte is the largest trade fair in the Netherlands for the design, layout, maintenance, and management of public spaces. Utrecht The Netherlands Dutch
26-28 September 2025 Fair IEC Spark 2025 SPARK is the premier event for professionals in the electrical contracting industry, uniting contractors, suppliers, and innovators from across the nation. Phoenix AZ USA English
30-30 September 2025 Sustainability Academy Sustainability Academy In collaboration with Jean-Marc Moulin, learn more about sustainability, circular economy, data transparency and certified greener products (and much more). Lucé France French
15-16 October 2025 Fair Highways UK A high-level conference where industry leaders share their expertise, a free-to-attend exhibition with over 375 global exhibitors, and a dedicated networking app for connecting with experts. NEC, Birmingham UK English
17-17 October 2025 Fair Facades+ Boston Facades+ Boston - Building and Construction event in Boston USA for architects, designers, and builders. Boston, MA USA English
29-30 October 2025 Profile Academy Designing with aluminium profiles Learn more about aluminium, extrusion, surface treatment, fabrication, our sustainable solutions and much more about the efficient use of aluminium in your application. Albi France French
04-07 November 2025 Fair Greenbuild 2025 Greenbuild is a cutting-edge community for global green building professionals to improve sustainability, resilience, equity, health and wellness in the spaces we live, work, play and learn. Los Angeles CA USA English
04-04 November 2025 Fair Glassbuild 2025 GlassBuild America is the largest event for the glass, window and door industries in North America. Orlando, FL USA English
20-20 November 2025 Fair Facades+ Seattle Facades+ Seattle - Building and Construction event in Seattle USA for architects, designers, and builders. Seattle, WA USA English
11-12 December 2025 Fair Facades+ Los Angeles Facades+ Los Angeles - Building and Construction event in Los Angeles USA for architects, designers, and builders. Los Angeles, CA USA English