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Using low-carbon aluminium can lead to footprint reduction both in the production and use phases.

Shapes - The Aluminium Design Knowledge Hub

Material properties
Why carbon footprint is important in the build phase of automobiles
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro
Lightweighting will remain a key priority for the automotive industry in the future.
Material properties
How lightweighting can make greener the automotive industry
By Piotr Chmielewski, Hydro
Attaching an element façade of aluminium to a solid-wood construction is not complicated.
Manufacturing
Why unitized element facades of aluminium work well on wooden buildings
By Frank Føleide, Hydro
Know the differences between pre-consumer and post-consumer aluminium scrap.
Material properties
Understanding the definitions and differences in recycled aluminium
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro
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MODULAR FURNITURE
Modular furniture in practice
Lightweight design with aluminium can save costs in electric vehicles.
Sustainable design
How lightweight design saves costs in battery-electric vehicles
By Lars Moen, Hydro
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Design thinking
How to create a modern twist on a classic design using aluminium profiles?
By Allan Hagerup, Editorial contributor
Sustainable architecture? The conscious use of materials and resources combined with good design.
Sustainable design
Why correct material selection is important to sustainable architecture
By Ulf Alfredsson, Hydro
Low-carbon aluminium improves the ecological footprint of cars.
Sustainable design
Comparing aluminium lightweight design with steel design in life-cycle analysis of passenger vehicles
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro
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Material properties
Differences in recycled aluminium impact carbon footprint
By Lars Moen, Hydro
Using aluminium to create a unique design for the exterior façade.
Material properties
Why aluminium plays an important role in façade construction
By Paul Bretz, Editorial contributor
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Manufacturing
How aluminium can improve passive safety of L7e vehicles
By Hartmut Janssen, Hydro