Friday5 - September 11, 2020 - MillerClapperton

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IN THIS WEEK’S FRIDAY5

The term “sustainability” was first popularized in 1987 via the Brundtland Report titled “Our Common Future”. It introduced the notion that the sustainable use of natural resources must “meet the needs of the present generation without affecting the ability of future generations to meet theirs.”

Through its design, construction, and operation, a sustainable building must reduce or eliminate negative effects overall and may even generate net positive impacts on the climate and environment – preserving resources and improving the quality of life of the occupants simultaneously. To use the term “sustainable” is easy and even sounds appealing, but what does it really mean? The answer is anything but simple. In the last 30 years, several sustainability certifications have been created. While some certifications verify whether the building meets certain efficiency criteria, others create different classifications that receive a score based on such evaluations. Keep reading for 12 green building certifications that you should know.

Location: Auburn, AL
Product: Reynobond FR (MCM)
General Contractor: Bailey-Harris Construction
Architect: Cooper Carry

Auburn University broke ground on the Rane Culinary Science Center in the Spring of 2019 with plans to construct a center unlike any other in the world. The 142,000-square-foot structure is certainly unique, as it will blend an innovative learning environment with a luxury boutique hotel and restaurant. No other facility has a teaching hotel, teaching restaurant, a range of classrooms, demonstration and food production laboratories, a food hall, wine appreciation center, distilled spirits center and brewing science lab under one roof. MillerClapperton is fabricating and installing 2,000 square feet of Metal Composite Material for the project.

Over the past four years, a collaboration between WEEK and Axel de Stampa, has created a series of architecture gifs or animated architecture that reveal a playful and fictional side of famous buildings throughout the world. Featured projects include the Guggenheim Museum by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Fondation Louis Vuitton by Gehry Partners, and 1111 Lincoln Road by Herzog & de Meuron. Turning still architecture into dancing gifs, the project offers a poetic take, transforming the built environment into a living and dancing piece of art.

Metal composite materials (MCM) of today offer an expansive selection of finish and color options, making it possible for architects and designers to achieve their design vision when using MCM for building cladding. While color and finish options for MCM have never been greater, there are several features that should be considered before selecting a particular color or paint technology. Keep reading for tips to ensure a smooth wall panel selection process to avoid costly changes and project delays, so you can be confident specifying metal composite materials for your next project.

Recommendation: Virtual Lecture Series and Talks
Produced By: Architect’s Newspaper

There’s no replacement for the experience of being at an in-person lecture or event with the energy of a captivated crowd, but there is an upside to the new virtual event experience – larger audiences and no geographical constraints. With most architectural schools having transitioned to online learning, their fall 2020 lecture line-ups are more accessible than ever, and many are being offered for free with advanced registration. For a complete list of series and talks not to miss this season, click below.

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