Aluminum is often used...
... in architecture. Whether it is entire facades or narrowed down to windows and doors, it is used because aluminum is a fantastic material for such constructions. Aluminum is a light metal, which is easier to handle during the actual construction. In addition, anodized aluminum requires minimal maintenance and fits into most environments.
Aluminum is the substance that occurs in the largest quantity in the earth's crust – approx. 8%. In comparison, iron makes up approx. 5%.