Webinar Offers Energy-Saving Architectural Solutions

Hosted By Alcoa, Kawneer and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that an upcoming webinar co-sponsored by
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Alcoa`s Kawneer architectural aluminum
products business will provide architects and building contractors with insights
and strategies for designing high performance buildings using energy efficient
architectural solutions.

The webinar, "Energy-Saving Architectural Solutions for High-Performance
Buildings," will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 12 noon ET.
Participation is free for all architects, building contractors and media.

Steve Selkowitz, head of the Building Technologies Department at Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory, will discuss the potential for savings using
different energy efficient fenestration technologies and systems and how these
technologies help architects meet energy saving requirements and contribute to
sustainable design.

Eddie Bugg, Director of Sustainable Solutions for Kawneer, will discuss the role
that recyclable architectural aluminum products play in helping meet energy
efficiency and LEED certification goals.

"We are looking forward to dialogue on energy saving architectural tools and
systems for commercial and institutional buildings. More than 40 percent of the
energy consumed in the U.S. is used by buildings, and with the stimulus package
funding the renovation of government buildings into green buildings, we believe
the information provided today will offer valuable insight into designing
high-performance buildings," said Bugg.

Highlights of this interactive session include:

* How design solutions using glazing/shading that capture daylight advantages
contribute to high-performance buildings.
* Energy efficient building technologies focusing on architectural aluminum
systems, such as windows, curtain wall, and sun control products, play a role in
designing sustainable buildings.
* Optimizing energy savings in specific climate zones by using various
combinations of architectural aluminum products and systems.

To register for this webinar, visit Green Building Webinar.

About Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a member of the national laboratory
system supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and is operated by the
University of California. It is charged with conducting unclassified research
across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Savings as a result of Berkeley
Labs developments in lighting and windows, and other energy efficient
technologies, have been in the billions of dollars.

About Kawneer

With more than 100 years of innovation and experience, Kawneer North America is
headquartered in Norcross, GA, and is the leading manufacturer of architectural
aluminum products and systems for the commercial construction industry. Kawneer
is part of Alcoa's global Building and Construction Systems (BCS) business.
Alcoa BCS manufactures and markets architectural systems and products in North
America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

About Alcoa

Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum,
fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active and growing
participation in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace,
automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and
industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other
capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum
products and components including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions,
and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa wheels, fastening systems, precision and
investment castings, and building systems. The Company has been named one of the
top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland and has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
for seven consecutive years. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com

Alcoa Inc.
Joyce A. Saltzman, 412-553-4467
Joyce.saltzman@alcoa.com

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