While the idea of 'high tech' enclosures may sound interesting, what benefits will it actually offer the animal?

A reptile's life is about options....not about controled parameters. Create an enclosure that offers every possible 'option' native to the reptile's natural range then monitor how the reptile uses those 'options'.....that could be high tech...but it could also be achieved with low tech methods. I guess I have always considered reptiles to be 'low tech' pets.......saltwater aquariums are 'high tech'

BTW, I would check around. I am almost certain I have seen a few enclosure 'sets' that consist of extruded aluminum. If you are looking to build something yourself, it might be helpful to see how others use the stuff for enclosures.