Friday5 - February 3, 2023 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

“Massachusetts tops the ranking of last year’s “top 10 states for green building,” followed by Illinois and New York, according to the U.S. Green Building Council, which developed the popular LEED green-building certification system. At the other end of the spectrum, Wyoming had no LEED-certified projects in 2022, according to USGBC. West Virginia had just one. Oklahoma, North Dakota and Montana round out the bottom five.

The rankings, released by USGBC Jan. 17, are based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita over the year. If based on total square footage of LEED certified projects, California would top the list.

More than 1,800 U.S. projects achieved certification in 2022, for a total of nearly 353 million SF of area, according to the group. Last year “was a strong year for LEED certifications across the U.S.,” Peter Templeton, president and CEO of USGBC, said in a statement.”

Location: Alexandria, VA
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS
General Contractor: James G. Davis Construction Company, Inc.
Architect: Moseley Architects

Benchmark Senior Living (BSL) is building a 115-unit, seven-story assisted living and memory care facility at the West Alex mixed-use development. The new BSL facility will include a rooftop outdoor space, dining, a wellness/exercise center, and medical treatment centers for its residents. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 25,100 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

“The last year in architecture will be remembered as one of firsts, from the world’s first “upcycled” skyscraper winning World Building of the Year to Burkina Faso-born Francis Kéré becoming the first African architect to win the coveted Pritzker Prize. With construction projects often taking years to complete, delays caused by Covid-19 are still being felt. But 2023 nonetheless promises to be a year of remarkable new openings, whether it’s the world’s second-tallest tower or an interfaith religious complex in Abu Dhabi. Below are 9 of the architectural projects set to shape the world in 2023.”

Iconic and high-profile projects like the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building are often at the top of visitor’s “must go” lists while in the country’s most populated city, New York. It’s one of the most exciting places in the world, making it an epicenter for arts, culture, and a rich history, told mainly through its architecture. While there are an abundance of well-known buildings that come to mind, check out the link below for lesser-known historic buildings that shouldn’t be missed. “From castle-like apartments to windowless towers rumored to be CIA hideouts, these buildings provide insight into what New York was like before enormous glass skyscrapers began to dot the skyline.”

Recommendation: 62 TV Shows About Interior Design and Architecture
Compiled By: Architectural Digest

“When it comes to television, viewers now have more options to choose from than ever before, and shows about interior design and architecture are no exception. In a genre that at one time consisted mainly of This Old House on PBS (before the launch of HGTV in 1994), there are now dozens—if not hundreds—of shows focused on renovation, real estate, architecture, interior design, and everything in between.

These days, the issue is choosing which program to binge-watch first—and figuring out how to do so, given the numerous streaming platforms and channels these shows call home. Below, Architectural Digest has rounded up an extensive, though not exhaustive, list of design-centric series you might enjoy.”