Month: April 2026

We were delighted to attend the Passive Product Certification: Market Advantage, Performance & Opportunity event hosted by the Passive House Association of Ireland in Dublin. The event was inspiring from start to finish, with insightful sessions delivered by leading Passive House experts including Helena McElmeel, Ann-Marie Fallon, Caroline Ashe Brady, Dr Wolfgang Feist, Tomas O’Leary, Soraya López García and John O’Connell.

A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of Certified Product Recognition to Metal Technology’s Connor Corry by Dr Wolfgang Feist, physicist and founder of the Passive House concept, for four aluminium façade systems certified by the Passive House Institute. It was particularly encouraging to hear Dr Feist address and debunk long-standing misconceptions around aluminium systems. His insights reinforced that, through considered design and the correct specification of materials, aluminium can successfully meet the rigorous demands of Passive House certification.

This aligns with Metal Technology’s commitment to sustainability, combining high-performance thermal efficiency with the use of ultra-low carbon aluminium billets, helping to drive the transition towards zero-emission buildings. The evening concluded with a compelling fireside discussion between Dr Wolfgang Feist and Jeff Colley leaving the room inspired, motivated, and eager for what comes next.

The £44 million Down High School represents a best-in-class educational campus in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Designed as a modern, co-educational post-primary facility for students aged 11-18, the school accommodates over 950 pupils from across the South Down region.

Metal Technology’s architectural glazing systems played a pivotal role in shaping the building’s modern identity. Floor-to-ceiling glazing maximises natural daylight, enhances energy efficiency, and creates bright, open learning environments that support student wellbeing and engagement.

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The £400 million Strule Shared Education Campus is Northern Ireland’s largest ever education project. Currently under construction on the former Lisanelly Army Barracks site in Omagh, it is due to open in September 2028.

Being delivered by Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture, this transformative project will bring together six schools from across the community, including grammar, secondary, and special education provision. More than 4,000 children and young people from different backgrounds will learn together in a vibrant, dynamic “super-campus,” benefiting from a shared curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

We are proud to have been specified to supply our high-performance Windows, Doors, Curtain Walling and Louvre systems across all school buildings, as well as the Shared Education Centre and Shared Sports Centre & Pavilion.

The Shared Education Centre features Metal Technology’s System 17-65 65mm Capped Curtain Walling in conjunction with specially installed solid sandstone pillars and complemented by colourful Swisspearl rainscreen cladding. To enhance comfort and performance, Guardian Solar Control Glass has been specified to reduce overheating and glare within the classrooms.

The façade is designed to meet PAS24 “Secured by Design” standards, with stringent thermal requirements achieving a U-value of 1.6 W/m²K across the glazed elements. Metal Technology’s advanced system solutions have been carefully selected to meet these demanding performance criteria.

This pioneering development represents a major investment in the future of education and community integration, and we are excited to play a role in a project that will help regenerate the local area and enrich the lives of young people in Omagh.

Metal Technology is a market leader in architectural aluminium Passive House solutions. We are launching a new addition to the Hi+ range engineered to deliver higher performance and set a new standard across the UK market for Passive House, DfE and high performance projects.

Building on the success of systems such as the 5-35D Hi+ door, 5-45 Hi+ tilt and turn window and System 17 Hi+ curtain walling, this latest development reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering market-leading Passive House solutions.

More details will be released over the coming weeks.

Stay tuned.

We are pleased to introduce our latest Low Carbon Aluminium brochure, providing a detailed overview of our commitment to reducing embodied carbon across aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems.

As part of our ongoing sustainability strategy, this brochure outlines how Metal Technology Ltd is driving measurable carbon reduction through material innovation, procurement strategy and circular economy principles.

Inside, you will find:

– Our corporate environmental statement on low carbon aluminium

– How we are reducing embodied carbon through low-carbon aluminium procurement

– Details on our RecycAL 4.0 and RecycAL 1.9 aluminium billet options

– Carbon performance data and material properties

– Integration with our Passive House certified systems

– Our involvement in the CAB closed loop recycling scheme

– Guidance on CBAM and its impact on the construction industry

– Independently verified EPD certification

– Our role in driving an industry-wide low carbon transition

This brochure has been developed to support architects, specifiers, builders and fabricators in making informed decisions around sustainable material selection without compromising performance.

To download your copy or learn more, visit our website or contact your local Metal Technology Ltd representative

Download the brochure here