Friday5 - April 17, 2020 - MillerClapperton

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04-17-20 info@millerclapperton.com tel: 770-941-8281

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Contribution to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), The LEED program, sponsored by the United States Green Building Council (UGBC), is the primary environmentally focused building certification in the United States. In its Building Design and Construction version, buildings may qualify for various levels of LEED certification based on the total number of points achieved in various categories.

There are two versions of LEED being utilized today, version 4 and version 3. Panel systems utilizing Metal Composite Material from approved manufactuers may contribute toward LEED certification in a number of Credit categories.

Related to version 4 specifically, the building products disclosure is met by the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which was recently updated by the Metal Construction Association (MCA). These documents are critical elements for life cycle assessment (LCA) implementations of important programs (such as LEED) that are used by the architectural community to assess the environmental impacts associated with the use of products and systems.

To learn more about how systems and Metal Composite Material can contribute to LEED credits, click below to read a blog post from our friends at 3A Composites.

Location: Doral, FL
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: KAST Construction
Architect: Stantec

The Alexan Doral is a 350-unit luxury apartment building that is part of AvalonBay. The project is nearing completion and includes 40,000 square feet of amenities, including a gym, bike path, parks, a pool deck, and lounge. An additional 80,000 square feet of Class A retail space is also being built on the property. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating 500 square feet of Metal Composite Material.

Traditionally, we have seen cutting-edge architecture in big cities such as New York or Los Angeles, but those aren’t the only places where big things are happening. With a combination of natural resources and local initiatives, one southern state is being pushed to the forefront of architectural innovation and that’s Arkansas. We know you weren’t expecting that, because we weren’t either. Keep reading for more about the outstanding projects that are taking shape across the state and the talented design teams behind them.

How smart are you about using your smartphone? For iPhones specifically, there’s no user manual and if you’ve gotten a new phone in the past couple of years, you’ve probably taken it out of the box and starting using it right away. Despite being touted for its intuitive interface, you’re likely still missing some useful tips and tricks that could help you use your iPhone more efficiently. From faster photos to quicker typing, and even improving your battery life, click below for 5 indispensable time-savers.

Recommendation: Virtual Tours // Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings
Shared By: Architect’s Newspaper

Earlier this month, The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation teamed up to offer virtual visits of buildings designed by America’s most well-known architect. The #WrightVirtualVisits campaign will run for 6 weeks (or maybe more) every Thursday. For more about the initiative or to see more high-profile Wright sites that are already offering virtual tours, click below.

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