This week, engineers Chris Reutlinger and David Altfeld are talking about substrates, what they are, what types there are, and how we use them. There is often confusion about what they are, but more simply, it’s what connects our panels back to the building. We run into different scenarios when we do projects, such as cold-form framing, steel structures, metal stud framing covered by sheathing, and even concrete framing, and each of these different materials have different tolerances. In this video, we discuss how we construct and build those layers from the panel, to our extrusions, back to either the wall, metal studs, or concrete, etc. to complete the wall assembly.
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Location: Raleigh, NC
Product: Alucobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: Holder Construction
Architect: Duda | Paine Architects
Tower 4, also known as the Advance Auto Parts Tower will soon join the North Hills mixed-use district in Raleigh’s new Midtown. The 20-story building will integrate parking and office space into the district’s unique combination of live, shop, play and stay venues. The tower’s striking glass geometry comprises 11 levels of office space and a well-appointed amenity level, as well as a generous ground floor entry plaza. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 11,600 square feet of Metal Composite Material, plus 5,280 square feet of Single Skin and 1,400 square feet of Plate Aluminum.
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In the latest edition of ‘Let’s Talk Tech’ from 3A Composites USA, manufacturer of ALUCOBOND®, aluminum composite material, they provide general guidelines for finish consistency, and which finishes require directionality be taken into account. There are several factors that should be considered to ensure the ideal color and finish consistency. Learn which finishes are affected and why it’s important when we estimate and fabricate material.
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Marble has a long history as a desirable building material. Prized for its rarity and unique appearance, the stone has been used in sculptures, ancient temples, castles, and palaces for centuries. Today, marble continues to impress in interiors and facades by making a statement of grandeur and prominence. Click below to read about the various finishes and how marble differs from other popular natural materials, as well as how to tell them apart.
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Recommendation: Sessions
Produced By: Archinect
When lists are curated for the best architecture and design podcasts, there is one that pops up again and again, and that is Sessions from Archinect. The podcast is known for architecture-related discussions that really speak to the community from practicing architects to academics and students, particularly those who are in the profession. Although the focus tends to be narrow in its specificity to architects, it goes in-depth with news and issues affecting the professions in charge of the built environment. We invite you to explore the link below and listen to their most popular podcasts from 2019.
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