Friday5 - June 19, 2020 - MillerClapperton

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How much do you know about rainscreens? “As a building envelope support mechanism, a rainscreen’s primary function is to shed water downwards and outwards out of the building. To do this, the exterior cladding is placed away from the backup wall, creating an air cavity that becomes a weather-resistant barrier.” There are two basic types of rainscreens as classified by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA): drained, back-ventilated (AAMA 509-09) and pressure-equalized/pressure-moderated (AAMA 508-07). In a recent article in Metal Construction News, president of MillerClapperton, Zeke Miller, discusses the differences between the two types, as well as important things to consider when choosing a rainscreen system, plus common installation errors. Click below to read the full article and learn more about the basics of rainscreens.

Location: Clearwater, FL
Product: ALUCOBOND FR (MCM)
General Contractor: Creative Contractors, Inc.
Architect: Williamson Dacar Associates, Inc.

The County Justice Center (CJC) Courthouse was originally built in 1982 with a major addition in 1996. The 533,773 total square foot complex has significant portions of existing buildings under construction, as well as a planned 76,540 square foot new Courthouse Annex building. A new 5,000 square foot main entrance and lobby is also being added to the complex. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing nearly 8,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material.

Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, which is a sentiment that has gained significant traction in recent years. The desire to have experiences versus things has been a siren song for the younger generation, while older adults are finding their way back to nature too. “The growth of cities and their surrounding suburbs have raised questions about the most ideal way of living and evolved into uncoventional methods of design.” The idea of nomadic architecture is something designers have revisited again and again, almost in tandem with the desire to return to the natural environment. This shift in thinking gives rise to the idea of movable structures that can transform into a temporary office, home, or even an entire community.

“Social media is changing urban planning, facilitating the shift from a functional understanding of design to a formal and commercial one.” Behind a friendly veneer, spaces become sets for social media content, while complex systems of surveillance are being tested and developed. For years, Google Maps has been sending notifcations to its users when there is cool photo spot nearby, and we’re reminded that our Instagram feed could benefit from “a panoramic view of hypermodern architecture.” How is social media shaping the public sphere when architecture firms report designing spaces with the purpose of making them “Instagrammable”? Studios have gone so far as to admit this is top of mind when designing new projects.

Recommendation: Binge-worthy Architecture & Design Documentaries
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Are you tired of staying home yet? While millions of Americans remain indoors to halt the spread of COVID-19, streaming services are enjoying an uptick in new subscribers and higher viewership than ever before. As many of us look to stave off boredom by checking out what’s new with streaming content, there may be some great films that we’ve unwittingly overlooked.

‘Elevation’ explores how drones will change the way people travel, how goods are delivered, and the look and construction of buildings, while ‘Rams’ offers a rare and intimate look into the life and career of iconic designer, Dieter Rams. Click below for more great films and documentaries.

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