Friday5 - January 15, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

Global transformations in the field of construction were already underway prior to the pandemic. The world is seeing emerging countries at the forefront of a powerful economic shift as the global population is expected to reach the 10-billion milestone before the end of this century. With such growth, the construction sector should be able to understand and adapt to the biggest trends that are reshaping the globe.

“With bigger economies come bigger challenges, including, but not limited to, enhancing existing institutions and inadequate infrastructure, while addressing the increasing percentage of both middle and very-poor classes.” Even prior to the economic fallout from COVID-19, economic inequality was a hot topic among experts and pundits. So, how are these trends impacting the construction sector? Keep reading for more.

Location: Duluth, GA
Product: PAC-CLAD (Single Skin)
General Contractor: Greystar
Architect: Meeks + Partners

Everleigh Duluth is a 55+ Active Adult apartment home community located in downtown Duluth. The four-story project features resort-style amenities such as a demonstration kitchen and fitness center and offers designer interiors with 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 10,600 square feet of Profiled Single Skin for the project.

ArchDaily celebrated their best year yet in 2020. They are now reaching more architects around the world and inspiring them in the creation of better built environments. With more than 5500 different projects published throughout the year, curators have compiled a collection of the 100 most visited projects. The selection represents the best content created and shared by the ArchDaily community, including the Stairway House, designed by nendo, featured above.

The suburbs are most definitely changing. For several reasons, and to some degree as a result of the pandemic, residents are leaving cities in droves in search of more space and more favorable living conditions. It’s becoming harder to tell where cities end and suburbs begin. For many years, there were distinct architectural markers that clearly delineated what was urban from what was suburban, but that boundary has begun to blur. It’s clear that the suburbs we once knew won’t be the suburbs of the future.

Recommendation: 22 New Architecture Books to Read in 2021
Compiled By: Book Authority

BookAuthority is a well known curator of first-class reading material. They identify and rate the best books in the world, based on the recommendations of thought leaders and experts. To usher in the New Year, they’ve curated a list of the 22 best new architecture books to read in 2021. From ‘Our Hearts Are in France’ (with a nearly 5-star rating) to ‘What Can a Body Do?’, there is surely a book on this list to get you inspired for the year ahead.

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