Home Plans And Home Designs - Metal Stud vs. Wood Stud Framing

I am working on a project right now that is pretty simple in plan. It is a stage, which has a balcony on the second floor and clock tower above the balcony. The stage is 3'-0" above ground level, the second floor is at 19'-0" above FF, and the eave of the clock tower is at 42'-6". The dimensions in plan are 23'-0" x 23'-0" for the main stage building. There are 4 nearly identical buildings, two on each side of the main stage, that are 16'-0" x 16'-0". Each of these buildings is essentially four walls with a roof.

I have the plans, elevations, and sections drawn up as if it were a metal stud building. I would like to get more insight on if the metal studs are necessary/if wood would be more economic, and if there needs to me more structure to the building other than the framing and roof.

Thanks!

Studio11Eleven,

the first thing you should check is what is signed in your building permit. Other than this, you should check with the engineer and / or the BD

Keep in mind that this Forum is intended to provide help the DIY users, for DIY questions
Certainly, solving issues with calculations / structures or number of studs don't qualify as a DIY problem . As a professional, you know that in these situations, you should check with an engineer, right?.... ;) :D

I understand that this is intended for DIY's, which is the case here. I'm drawing everything up before building, and my situation does not require following building permits or ordinances. I would move forward with either the wood or the metal studs if I can get confirmation from someone who may have the experience in construction. Thanks.

I have experience in construction, and I don't see how this size of structure won't need permits, nor how it won't fall under some sort of local ordinances. It is big. Almost like a city block. I don't care if it is just a "stage", there are pitfalls in building structures of this size.
Definitely get engineers involved in this, as they can put their **** on the line when it comes to liability.
I have built with both wood and metal, and find metal slower to fabricate, and considerably more expensive. I am old school and still don't trust metal studs for structural stability, which I am sure is unfounded. Just my opinion.

if I can get confirmation from someone who may have the experience in construction.

I am an experienced (almost 29 years) Architect, and this is my advice--> check with an Engineer