Friday5 - November 8, 2019 - MillerClapperton

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There is a new building standard to improve health and the human experience through design. Created by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the WELL Building standard is the first rating system of its kind to focus exclusively on the impacts of buildings on human health and wellness. Although it’s a relatively new program, there are currently 3,798 projects that encompass more than 447 million square feet applying WELL across 58 countries.

There are a lot of synergies between WELL and LEED certifications, and both essentially work hand-in-hand to support environmental and human wellness. LEED is often preferred because it is understood and well known, while WELL is still in it’s infancy. Despite it’s recent start, WELL is seen as the icing on the cake for projects who can afford both certifications. Learn more about the program’s benefits and the unique opportunities it presents below.

Location: Miami, FL
Product: ALUCOBOND PLUS (MCM)
General Contractor: Link Construction Group
Architect: Gustovo J. Ramos

Costex Tractor Parts specializes in the distribution of new replacement parts for Caterpillar equipment, and they are currently building a new corporate headquarters in Miami, FL near their current location. The new building will have 3 floors of office space totaling 90,000 square feet and 2 floors of warehouse space totaling 380,000 square feet. Combining their operations into one site will increase efficiency across all departments and offers greater capabilities to store a variety of parts. The modern and bright exterior design will feature 3,588 square of Metal Composite Material fabricated by MillerClapperton.

Take a tour of eight unique projects that showcase the latest trends in student housing at some of America’s top four-year colleges and universities. Included on the tour is Atlanta’s Theory West Midtown, built for students at Georgia Institute of Technology. Here, a swimming pool, rooftop terrace with sweeping city views, a fitness center, and study areas round out a list of amenities.

Construction Today looks at shifts in the construction industry over the past decade, including the adoption of digital technology and the changing demographic of today’s workforce. From project management and architectural engineering to analytics and finance, women are excelling in critical roles and advancing technology, as well as labor.

Recommendation: Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side
Written By: Lee Bey

Lee Bey’s new book is a notable exception to the large architectural photo books. ArchDaily describes it as an intriguing hybrid: a photo book of the South Side, a neighborhood history, a mini-memoir, and a polemic about systemic racism and historic preservation in Chicago. Bey offers a unique perspective as a lifelong resident of the South Side and also an architecture critic for the Chicago Sun Times, where he served for five years. Click below for an interview with Bey and more insights from his book.

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