Friday5 - May 8, 2020 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

People across the globe have been flocking back to urban centers in recent years, particularly in the U.S., but the resurgence has also negatively impacted affordability and the availability of affordable housing. Improving living standards and providing adequate amounts of public housing has been a perpetual challenge for governments. In recognizing this struggle, new approaches in design and construction are giving rise to innovative architecture that’s finding balance between the two qualities.

“Emerging trends in affordable housing include the creation of open, adaptable spaces, the rise of modular and prefabricated construction, and the development of projects that respond more sensitively to their surrounding environment.” Architzer shares 10 projects that have managed to pull it off, providing inspiration for future developments.

Location: Oak Grove, KY
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
Architect: R2 Architects

A new multimillion-dollar horse racing and entertainment venue is nearing completion in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The state-of-the-art facility will feature live horse racing and horse racing machines, a 128-room hotel, a grandstand, a 3,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, and an equestrian center. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 4,292 square feet of Metal Composite Material, 10,320 of Profiled Single Skin, and 31,512 High Pressure Laminate for this project which is scheduled to open this summer.

A new book is filled with iconic images of pools from the last century. Photographers of all kinds have been drawn to pools for a variety of reasons, capturing water’s unique reflective forms, as well as their role in social gatherings. Writer Lou Stoppard has been collecting great pool photographs for years, which have come from famous names and lesser-known talent. His goal was to really capture the joy of swimming and the myriad of ways water can make you feel. You can read more about Pools: Lounging, Diving, Floating, Dreaming: Picturing Life at the Swimming Pool below.

We’ve heard over the years that people either love or hate Gmail, but those who love it, seem to have mastered the built-in tools that make it work best for them. If you’re using Gmail, are you getting the most out of it? There are settings galore, some of which you’ll never touch, and others that can be really useful. There are also helpful ways to get organized, recall sent messages, and even auto-forwarding of messages. Keep reading for additional helpful tips such as creating keyboard shortcuts or granting access to your inbox without having to give up you credentials.

Recommendation: 10 Architectural Design Tutorials to Watch
Compiled By: Architizer

Everyone is tired of hearing the term “the new normal”, but there’s seemingly nothing normal about our new routines as many of us juggle workloads, parent / teacher responsibilities, and manage every day necessities. The quarantine has definitely challenged how we make use of our time and energy, but it’s never been a better time to be entertained or inspired. If you’re wanting to learn something new or strengthen a skill, Architizer has compiled 10 helpful “how to” tutorials for architects.

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