Alumil Launches SMARTIA S85 Outward-Opening Aluminum Window System

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Jul 20, 2026 2 - 3 min. read

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Greek aluminum systems manufacturer Alumil has introduced the SMARTIA S85, a new outward-opening window system aimed at markets where hinged, out-swing configurations remain the dominant window style. The company announced the launch as part of its ongoing SMARTIA product line, which targets architects and fabricators working with thermally broken aluminum framing.

The SMARTIA S85 has a base frame depth of 85 millimeters, or roughly 3.35 inches, which is a common dimension for European-style aluminum window systems. The visible aluminum on the outward-opening sash measures 68 millimeters, about 2.7 inches, a relatively narrow profile intended to maximize glass area and daylight.

Alumil designed the profiles to sit flush on both the interior and exterior faces of the frame and sash. This flush detailing eliminates the stepped or layered look common in older aluminum window designs, giving the system a flatter, more minimal appearance from both inside and outside the building.

The system is available in two thermal performance versions, both using what Alumil calls NRG Bars. These are the polyamide thermal break strips inserted into the aluminum profile to separate the interior and exterior metal surfaces, reducing heat transfer through the frame. Thermal breaks of this kind are standard practice in aluminum window manufacturing and are a key factor in a system's overall U-factor performance.

Glazing capacity comes in two options: 28 millimeters, about 1.1 inches, and 44 millimeters, about 1.7 inches. The larger glazing pocket allows fabricators to install thicker insulated glass units, which typically improves both thermal and acoustic performance.

For ventilation, the system includes an accessory Alumil calls the Night Vent Keep. This hardware component allows the sash to be secured in a partially open position, providing airflow while limiting how far the window can swing open. This type of restrictor is common in European hardware sets but less familiar to U.S. fabricators accustomed to different venting and locking hardware standards.

Alumil positions the S85 within its broader SMARTIA range of aluminum window and door systems, which the company markets to fabricators and architects across Europe, the Middle East, and other regions where outward-opening configurations are standard. The company has not indicated plans for North American distribution or NFRC/AAMA certification, both of which would be required steps before the system could enter the U.S. market in a meaningful way.