Aluminium Frame Structural Design
Aluminium framing offers exceptional versatility for modern commercial and residential applications. Its lightweight properties, corrosion resistance, and design flexibility make it ideal for curtain walls, shopfront systems, and glazing installations where visual appeal meets structural performance.
Our engineering team provides comprehensive aluminium frame design services, ensuring every system is structurally adequate for wind loads, dead loads, and impact requirements while complying with Australian Standards and the National Construction Code.
Design Applications
Curtain Walls
Structural assessment and design of aluminium curtain wall systems for commercial and high-rise buildings.
Shopfront Glazing
Design of aluminium-framed shopfront and display glazing systems for retail and commercial fit-outs.
Window & Door Frames
Structural verification of aluminium window and door framing for residential and commercial projects.
Skylight Structures
Design of aluminium-framed skylight and atrium structures including support frameworks and drainage.
Balustrade Systems
Aluminium balustrade and handrail design compliant with AS 1170.1 barrier load requirements.
Awnings & Canopies
Lightweight aluminium awning and canopy structures designed for wind and dead load resistance.
Aluminium vs Steel
Aluminium Advantages
- Lightweight — approximately one-third the weight of steel
- Naturally corrosion resistant — no painting required
- Highly extrudable for complex custom profiles
- Lower maintenance costs over the building lifecycle
Best Suited For
- Non-structural and secondary structural elements
- Façade and glazing support systems
- Coastal and corrosive environments
- Lightweight additions to existing structures
Need aluminium frame design?
From aluminium curtain walls to structural glazing, our team delivers lightweight, durable solutions.