Friday5 - March 17, 2023 - MillerClapperton

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Metal Architecture has released the results of its annual Architects Survey and according to respondents, last year was a good year for architects. “Across the board – metal roofing, metal walls, metal building systems, and light-gauge steel framing reported increased activity when compared to 2021. Many of the survey takers saw as much as a 15% increase in the number of projects they specified with these materials. That’s not surprising in the face of the overall construction market.” While construction starts increased more than anticipated in 2022, Dodge Data & Analytics is reporting that construction will be flat for 2023.

Survey takers were still optimistic though and one third reported they will do more metal roofing and wall panel projects in 2023. In 2022, 63% of survey takers reported they did at least one metal wall panel project – an increase of 18.5% when compared to 2021. The largest increases in 2022 were seen in the South and West regions as compared to the previous year, while the largest percentage of Metal Composite Material was specified in the West.

Location: Chicago, IL
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: McHugh Construction
Architect: Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture

Developed by Sterling Bay, 225 N Elizabeth is a 28-story mixed-use tower in the Fulton Market District on Chicago’s West Side. The building is designed to complement the industrial character of the neighborhood and it poised to set a new standard for urban living in this rapidly growing neighborhood. The project will include 350 modern residential units and approximately 10,000 of ground floor retail with premium amenities including rooftop green spaces, shared indoor work-life spaces, indoor/outdoor fitness, and pet suite facilities. MillerClapperton will fabricate 31,600 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

While stress may be symptom of current events for many Americans, it is possible to find ways to boost happiness. Things like activities, family, and friends all have the potential to make us happier, but where we live may also play a role in determining how happy we are overall. “Location plays a hand in how bright or gloomy our days are. For years, researchers have studied the science of happiness and found that its key ingredients include a positive mental state, healthy body, strong social connections, job satisfaction and financial well-being.” WalletHub examined 180 of the largest U.S. cities and ranked them on 30 key indicators of happiness. You can see which cities combine all the necessary components of happiness below.

March happens to be National Nutrition Month and this week is National Sleep Awareness Week. Nutrition and sleep go hand in hand in helping us boost our immunity and maintaining both a healthy body and mind. Following last weekend’s time change (can we be done already?!), better sleep may be top of mind for many of us. “Every year, the editors and writers at Clever – the place to find the best shopping recs from Architectural Digest – put together a comprehensive guide to building your best snooze. “Everything you need to craft a cozy space is covered – from choosing a mattress that will both support and feel like sinking into a cloud to curating a nightstand that’s functional and fun.” Get inspiration from bedrooms around the world and expertly researched shopping recommendations below.

Recommendation: How 5 Oscar-Nominated Movie Sets Were Made
Produced By: AD | Architectural Digest

The films nominated for best production design at this year’s Academy Awards “represented a wide variety of stories and world-building techniques. With a full range of ingenuity and creativity, these movies transported the viewer through design.” The Oscar was ultimately awarded to ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’, but you can explore the movie magic that was used to create all of these special films below.

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