Creative Design Alternatives Using Metal Building Systems: There are differences between design perceptions and realities.

The notable design and construction attribute that sets metal buildings apart from others is the common use of a single-source supplier to provide a full, coordinated building enclosure package. According to the MBMA, it is clear that architects are the biggest decision makers and/ or influencers of...

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Publicado en:Architectural Record Vol. 207; no. 12; pp. 130 - 132
Autor principal: Arsenault, Peter J.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: BNP Media Dec2019
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Sumario:The notable design and construction attribute that sets metal buildings apart from others is the common use of a single-source supplier to provide a full, coordinated building enclosure package. According to the MBMA, it is clear that architects are the biggest decision makers and/ or influencers of the choice to use either an MBS or other form of construction, including conventional steel construction (i.e., hot-rolled structural-steel shapes and members). Investigate the design potential to create low-rise, nonresidential buildings of all types that use metal building packages or metal building components integrated with traditional construction.