Friday5 - July 23, 2021 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

What was once primarily used for tools and weapons has since become a material used for décor, jewelry, and even automotive parts. We’re talking about copper and it’s more in demand than ever as a building material thanks to its unique aesthetic and durability. But perhaps most importantly, “copper can be recycled infinitely, practically without losing its properties.” This is a key factor to consider as the demand for metals such as aluminum, copper, lithium and others are only expected to increase into the future. Not only is copper recyclable, when it is exposed to the elements, it develops a greenish patina that offers a layer of protection that keeps the inner part intact. This weathered aesthetic is also highly sought after by designers and you can see eight examples of projects with this sustainable cladding below.

Location: Missoula, MT
Product: EQUITONE LINEA (Fiber Cement)
General Contractor: Northfork General Contractor
Architect: Thinktank Design Group, Inc.

A renovation is underway for the existing Days Inn located in the heart of downtown Missoula, MT. The four-story building will soon become The Wren, a boutique hotel featuring 73 one-of-a-kind guestrooms that will showcase artwork painted by local artists. The space is designed with the Missoula traveler in mind and the ground floor will offer a retail experience for guests and visitors to downtown. MillerClapperton is fabricating 2,000 square feet of Fiber Cement material for the project, which is expected to open this winter.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) recently announced six winning projects for the 2021 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards showcase the best of healthcare building design, healthcare planning, and healthcare design-oriented research. Featured above is the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center designed by SmithGroup, which was awarded in the “Built – More than $25 million” category. Click below for more of the year’s best healing spaces.

California is the state with the highest population and also the fifth biggest economy in the world. With 840 miles of coastline, good weather, and beautiful mountain vistas, it’s not difficult to imagine why. The state experienced rapid growth following World War II, and to meet that demand, design catalogs with house plans and a few that sold architectural drawings began to pop-up. “The earliest house plan catalogs feature the ubiquitous California bungalow.” You can explore collections of these catalogs from the Building Technology Heritage Library below.

Recommendation: Designing Hospitals of the Future
Produced By: Design Disruption

Design Disruption is a webcast series co-hosted by New-York-based architectural writer Sam Lubell and Bangalore-based Social Entrepreneur Prathima Manohar with the goal of providing international perspective by mixing guests from different countries and addressing issues like climate change, inequality, and the housing crisis. In Episode 10, Designing The Hospitals of the Future, guests Allison Mendez and Michael Pukszta, architects at CannonDesign, discuss a broad range of disruptions, adapting hospitals to new threats such as COVID-19, incorporating biophilic design, and rethinking wellness and mental health.

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