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Water House 2.0 in Taichung, Taiwan

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Water-Filled Glass: a new approach to glazing for energy-efficient buildings
By Matyas Gutai, Editorial contributor Aug 18, 2025
Resourceful Intelligence. Photo: Nicola Colella.

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We don’t need to build more, we need to retrofit better
By Michele Versaci, Editorial contributor Aug 01, 2025
Niklas Bildstein Zaar. Photo: Herman Skjølsvik/Hydro

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From waste to wonder: rethinking materials through aluminium
By Niklas Bildstein Zaar, Editorial contributor Jul 28, 2025
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Why aluminium matters for boutique comfort in the wild
By Aziz Chaer, Editorial contributor May 21, 2025
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Come see us at Milan Design Week 2025
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 11, 2025
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Why we are going completely local for Milan Design Week 2025
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 10, 2025
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How working with aluminium has helped me grow as a designer
By John Tree, Editorial contributor Dec 19, 2024
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How aluminium led me to rethink my approach to design
By Max Lamb, Editorial contributor Nov 13, 2024
The aluminium profiles of Max Lamb's Prove lamp

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Why we’re taking the 100R exhibition to London
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Sep 11, 2024
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How we conceived the first universally accessible floating sauna in Oslo with recycled aluminium
By Jens Richter, Editorial contributor Jun 24, 2024
The CC50 collection from Akuart

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How aluminium helped us create an acoustic panel that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics
By Steffen Spangmose, Editorial contributor Jun 18, 2024
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Why world-class designers are using near-zero aluminium at Milan Design Week
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 21, 2024
Aluminium played a transformative role in the design of the iconic circular Luminaire Ambitus, by Zumtobel.

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How experimenting with aluminium helps me realize my dreams and designs
By Yorgo Lykouria, Editorial contributor Oct 26, 2023
Albore Design's "Drum" at London Design Festival 2023

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Five inspiring aluminium designs we saw at London Design Festival
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Sep 26, 2023
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How I can challenge the state of furniture design with the use of aluminium
By Martin Høgh Olsen, Editorial contributor Jun 12, 2023
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A window sensor that makes opening and closing windows simple and sustainable
By Patrick Lahbib, Editorial contributor Jun 08, 2022
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Six questions for an effective snap-fit joint
By Friedhelm Kelleter, Hydro Sep 01, 2021
©Dan Dryer A/S

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Product design with extruded aluminium
By Hugo Dines Schmidt, Editorial contributor Aug 07, 2021
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How unexpected collaboration, and a pandemic, helped shape an e-vehicle for urban transport
By Hilde H. Kallevig, Hydro Jun 22, 2021
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How bringing different stakeholders together can bring a creative idea to market
By Koen Burgers, Editorial contributor Apr 26, 2021
Extrusion quick guide for designing with aluminium ©Tony Hall

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Extrusion quick guide for designing with aluminium
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Mar 15, 2021
Products that come in light materials, like aluminium, and flexible sizes, allow you to maximize the amount of natural light in your home.

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How curtain walls can maximize the natural light in your home office
By Øyvind Gismervik, Hydro Dec 23, 2020
Ikea Delaktig sofa with parts in aluminium, design Tom Dixon

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Why Tom Dixon and IKEA got together for DELAKTIG
By Tom Dixon, Editorial contributor Nov 23, 2020
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How material advances are changing vehicle engineering
By Barnaby Struthers, Editorial contributor Nov 10, 2020
Aluminium facades can help your building respond in the way you wish when seismic movement occurs. ©iStock

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Why you should consider aluminium facades to help withstand earthquakes
By Patrick Lahbib, Editorial contributor Nov 08, 2020
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The challenges of installing facades on high-rise buildings
By Jean-Marc Luvisutto, Editorial contributor Sep 09, 2020
The Library of Birmingham has a brilliant aluminium facade

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Architectural facade trends – metal mesh
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Sep 02, 2020
Craig Gaulzetti is a designer and builder of custom-built racing bicycles. ©Joel Laino

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No limits to bicycle design with aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Aug 08, 2020
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Design it in aluminium
By Dag Holmgren, Editorial contributor Jul 06, 2020
©Neal Feay Company

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Anodized aluminium for designer facades
By Alex Rasmussen, Editorial contributor Jun 11, 2020
Konstantin Grcic ©Maurizio Camagna, Shapes

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Making the material shine
By Shapes editorial, Hydro May 13, 2020
Friction stir welding

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Friction stir welding – increasing design freedom and cutting costs
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro May 04, 2020
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Slim design, strong shelves
By Joep Melis, Editorial contributor Apr 27, 2020
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Consider decoration early in design stage
By Håkan Lindor, Editorial contributor Apr 09, 2020
Modern vehicles are adding weight - weight that needs to be offset through the use of lighter materials, like aluminium.

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How electrification is changing vehicle design
By Mike Tozier, Hydro Apr 04, 2020
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Aluminium design for e-car battery frames
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Feb 27, 2020
Vestre replaced cast iron with aluminium in its new bench.

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How to create a modern twist on a classic design using aluminium profiles?
By Allan Hagerup, Editorial contributor Feb 04, 2020
©Photo courtesy of MYS

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Extruded shelving systems by Michael Young
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Oct 08, 2019
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How dialogue and design have shaped aluminium into a symbol for peace
By Marius Myking, Editorial contributor Jan 29, 2024
Artists enjoy being creative with aluminium. ©iStock

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Artists crazy about aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 11, 2019
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Aluminium wallpaper by Jean Nouvel and Neal Feay
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 09, 2019
BIM was used in The Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow ©Graham Mathers

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How BIM is digitalizing the construction industry
By Werner Jager, Editorial contributor Jun 26, 2019
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Textured 3D metal wallpaper
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 21, 2019
The Blue Planet ©Nils Bergendal, Shapes

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A search for the right material
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 09, 2019
Bess Kristoffersen in her studio ©Alastair Philip Wiper

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The metal's innermost self
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 04, 2019