Guests will be able to demo AchiWizard 3D software to see how building design elements can be varied to optimize energy use with the aim of developing zero-energy or even energy-positive buildings. Hydro will also show its other proprietary software, Wictop. It generates detailed building façade costing, and automatically produces architectural cross-section drawings and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Hydro will showcase its aluminum-extrusion based building systems, including energy-saving curtain walls, windows, and double-skin and unitized glazed façades.
It’s North American extrusion unit will also feature mounting systems, structural components, , and electrical connectors for solar and wind power systems. Hydro’s products typically include more than 70 percent recycled aluminum content.
Guests can also receive a free Extrusion Design Manual on CD, which helps users find innovative ways to use extrusions to solve difficult engineering challenges.
“Hydro Aluminum has been leading the way in energy-conserving building technologies for more than 60 years in Europe,” said Robert Welsh, who is responsible for Hydro Building Systems in the U.S. “As America looks for new ways to reduce energy consumption and modifies its building codes to support this goal, Hydro is excited to bring its industry leading experience to North American customers.”
About Hydro
Extrusion North America is a unit of Norsk Hydro, a global supplier of aluminum and aluminum products. Based in Norway, the company employs 23,000 people in 40 countries and has activities on all continents. Rooted in a century of experience in renewable energy production, technology development and progressive partnerships, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of the customers and communities we serve.
In North America, Hydro provides aluminum solutions including supply sourcing, extrusion, finishing, and fabrication of components, as well as engineering and contract manufacturing services, for a variety of industries. For more information, please visit www.hydro.com/northamerica.
Hydro Building Systems brands – Wicona, Technal, Domal and Alumafel – offer a wide range of aluminum-based materials and solutions for windows, doors, curtain walls, facades, railing, skylight and solar systems. For more information, please visit www.wicona.com.
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