Lorenzo Glielmi
WHY AMERICA WILL GO METRIC
📏 ⚖ WHY AMERICA WILL GO METRIC?
When I moved to N.Y., I faced a different unit system called the U.S. Customary Unit (often called Imperial to simplify).
😱 FIRST REACTION SHOCK!
As Matteo Renzi, my first REACTION was SSCIHOC!
(here is the video to not forget:
https://lnkd.in/ecv6bxHB)
😁 SECOND THOUGHT: WE CAN AND ARE CLOSER THAN I THOUGHT!
After some time, I started to dig into why America never went metric, and I discovered that the U.S. was very close to going metric.
Some sectors are already complete metrics (automotive), others are still U.S. units (AEC, Aerospace), but the ones still in U.S. units have already embraced metrics since they need it for international cooperation!
The potential benefits of adopting the metric system are immense—from eliminating the need for conversions and saving time and resources in product labeling to fostering international business opportunities for small and mid-sized enterprises. It's time for the U.S. to follow in the footsteps of Australia, the U.K., and numerous other countries that have successfully transitioned to the metric system.
The only defense from the Imperial System is brilliant:
"There are two kinds of country – Those that use the metric system and those that have landed on the Moon.” it's a fake:
Even in the 1960s, NASA engineers and mathematicians worked, at least partially, using the metric system. As in the UK with road signage, metric units in America are often hidden from public view.
The narrative is that we are, statistically speaking, going metric in the US; this slow movement hurt the economy more than a planned and straightforward change!
👏 Please SHARE the post and share your thoughts if you want this change! We can do it! 🎉
Here are some resources:
Metric conversion ADV 1974
https://lnkd.in/gpnZDfAV
Video to follow up:
https://lnkd.in/gs9hky-X
https://lnkd.in/gpjRpudw
#engineering #architecture #uscs
Nice to meet you;
I'm Lorenzo Glielmi! I'm currently working at CRAFT ENGINEERING STUDIO in New York, a leading structural engineering hub specializing in residential projects and complex analyses of free-form structures. I'm passionate about the impact of technology on the environment and society, especially within architecture and engineering.
I hold a Master's Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture from the University of Rome "La Sapienza," where I completed a thesis on "Pres-Lam Structure in a Low Seismic for mid/high rise timber Residential Building, Case Study: Flaminio, Rome." During my university years, I began working as an Archviz specialist, producing high-quality renderings for architects, enhancing my design skills and understanding of architectural aesthetics. Additionally, I spent a year at Universidad de La Coruna in Spain, participating in an architecture contest, and took extracurricular courses in Seismic Design and Precast Low Damage Building in Rome.
My professional journey began with a significant achievement: winning the "Tornosubito European Project." This award led to a 6-month internship at Format Engineers, where I applied theoretical knowledge to real-world projects using tools like Grasshopper, Karamba3D, and 3D printing. Despite challenges during the lockdown, I completed my thesis project on timber and post-tensioned timber buildings in Rome, further fueling my passion for timber structures and sustainable design.
At CRAFT ENGINEERING STUDIO, I enjoy working closely with architects on diverse projects, driven by a passion for collaboration and innovation in an international environment. I am keen to continue advancing my parametric design and BIM workflow skills.
I am always open to new ideas and projects. If you have opportunities or projects that align with my interests, please feel free to reach out to me at lorenzo.glielmi94@gmail.com.