Why has this particular material become a favorite of architects, designers and window manufacturers?
Aluminum can be found everywhere today: in facades, windows, office partitions, smartphone cases, and even in airplanes. It is light, durable, resistant to rain and frost, looks modern, and lasts for decades. But there are facts about aluminum that not everyone knows. And they definitely deserve attention.
It was once more expensive than gold. Seriously. In the 19th century, aluminum was used to make tableware for kings because it was so difficult to obtain. It was only after the advent of electrolysis that the situation changed.