Friday5 - August 23, 2019 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

What could be better than one Panel Guy and a new episode of Ask the Panel Guys? A new episode featuring three Panel Guys, of course! This week, we’re talking about deflection in panel systems with MillerClapperton President, Zeke Miller, and engineers, Chris Reutlinger and David Altfeld. Watch as they offer incredible insight as to what deflection is and how it impacts the way we design our panels. And, as always, if you have a question you’d like us to feature in an upcoming episode, click here to ask us.

Location: Vestavia Hills, AL
Product: Alucobond Plus (MCM)
General Contractor: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Architect: Evan Terry Associates

The new 40,000 square foot medical facility will serve as an outpatient ambulatory surgical center, diagnostic center, and office space for 12 physicians in Vestavia Hills. The multi-specialty surgical center will include spinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, ear, nose, and throat services, pain management and other specialties. MillerClapperton is currently fabricating and installing 13,581 square feet of Metal Composite Material and the building is expected to open later this Fall.

Photography is still one of the most utilized mediums for capturing and communicating the power of architecture today. To celebrate World Photography Day, click below for 15 photographers from around the world who are worth knowing and following on Instagram. They truly make an art form out of capturing the built world to allow architects to convey the intent of their buildings.

If procrastination has become your nemesis, these hacks may help you kick it to the curb. Could starting as messy and mediocre be the solution for creating something great? These tips challenge those of us who let perfection halt creative juices in their tracks by counterintuitively proposing that we start out by trying for an F. Go for awful and keep reading below.

Recommendation: New Architecture and Design Books for Summer 2019
Compiled By: Metropolis Magazine

This summer has flown by, but there’s still time to enjoy the last days of the season with a good book. Metropolis Magazine has compiled a fresh batch of exciting texts on architecture and design, past and present. The selections are a testament to the design world’s expansive purview and deep history. From the rise of architecture and urbanism to the architecture of trees, there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.

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