Friday5 - February 26, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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02-26-21 info@millerclapperton.com tel: 770-941-8281

IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Many people assume that the weight of our panels are the controlling factor in our designs, but in actuality, wind load is what’s controlling our design. As wind blows against a building, the resulting force acting on the elevations is called ‘wind load’. MillerClapperton engineers, Chris Reutlinger and David Altfeld discuss the four main factors that affect wind load, which are also part of the building code. Another common misconception is that projects located near the coast will have higher wind loads, but that is not necessarily the case when we consider the height of a building that’s located in a city for example. We invite you to watch Episode 14 of ‘Ask the Panel Guys’ to learn how a building’s structural design absorbs wind forces safely and efficiently, and how our cladding systems are designed to meet wind load demands.

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Location: Sacramento, CA
Product: Alpolic FR (MCM)
General Contractor: Johnstone Moyer, Inc.
Architect: LPAS Design

The Frederic is an 8-story, mixed-use project situated in the Capitol Park area of Sacramento and adjacent to the 25-story U.S. Bank Tower. This is the first mixed-use residential and retail project in the immediate area with 7,000 square feet of ground floor retail and dining, plus 162 residential units. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating 12,560 square feet of Metal Composite Material.

ArchDaily has announced the winners of the 2021 Building of the Year Awards. During the 21-day voting period, nearly 200,000 votes were cast and a total of 15 projects selected. “The winners showcase a wide spectrum of different types of building, giving an insight into how diverse the profession has become in recent decades.” Among the high-profile practices selected this year include MVRDV and Foster+Partners, alongside lesser known practices such as Niro Arquitectura. Congratulations to all of the winners and click below for a complete list of winning projects.

Architecture has evolved to include advanced building envelopes and innovative structural systems, leading to new boundaries being drawn. As a result of sustainable practices and more passive strategies, architects are re-imaging building skins and the relationship between interior and exterior. “While different typologies are designed with varied levels of permeability, libraries demand rigorous attention to performative facades and protected programs. This holds especially true when libraries are placed within radically changing landscapes.” Check out these unique projects below.

Recommendation: JUNG Architecture Talks
Produced By: JUNG Architecture

JUNG Architecture has a new weekly podcast called JUNG Architecture Talks. The team at JUNG invites thinkers and protagonists of the building industry to discuss the latest news in architecture, civil engineering, and building experience. Recent guests include Chris Van Duijn of OMA and Julian Weyer of CF Moller Architects, while upcoming guests include Peter Pichler of Peter Pichler Architecture and Dr. Vanessa Borkmann. Listen below.

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