Friday5 - May 16, 2025 - MillerClapperton

IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

In the AEC industry, the next frontier of the embodied carbon is the building envelope. At a time when mass timber is reshaping structure thinking, architects are turning to biocomposite facades to lower emissions and create a new aesthetic and technical paradigm. This article in Architect Magazine looks at how bio-based materials are likely to become more common in envelope systems as a carbon-conscious construction method.

Location: Woodstock, GA

Products: Reynobond (MCM)

General Contractor: SmithBuilt Construction Group

Architect: Cooper Carry

Woodstock High School is undergoing an expansion that is adding a three-story building, which includes 22 classrooms, to the school, allowing for the removal of portable classrooms. The expansion will also allow the school to expand its Career Pathways programs with the addition of a healthcare science lab classroom. Construction is currently underway, and the classrooms are expected to be done by August 2026. For this project, MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing approximately 2,200 square feet of Metal Composite Material (MCM) panels.

The constant change in tariffs recently has many businesses trying to figure out what the impacts will be on their projects and businesses. While tariffs can play havoc on the construction industry, which is material intensive, specialized technology can give contractors clear competitive advantages. This article in Construction Business Owner highlights how investing in construction technology can empower them to navigate challenges by providing real-time visibility into projects costs and enabling smarter decision making.

While it may not be Wicked’s version of “Defying Gravity,” these eight examples of architecture on the ledge highlighted in Architizer show off some of the ways structures can challenge the limits of weight, balance and belief. Click below to see the structures that are perched on cliffs, suspended over voids, or just extend into the impossible.

Recommendation: AI is Disrupting Architecture and Lessons for Digital Product Teams
Published by: Arpy Dragffy and Brittany Hobb

In this episode of the Design of AI podcast, Matt Krissel, co-founder of the Built Environment Futures Council, discusses how AI is disrupting architecture and lessons for digital product teams. Topics include flipping the creative process on its head, reimaging the processes for incremental growth, what should be done with more productivity, and more.

Friday5 – May 16, 2025

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