Material strategies : innovative applications in architecture. / txt
Architecture brief series txt
- 1st ed.
- 159 p. ill. ; col. ; 22 cm. book
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references.
Made of ... introduces architects to new approaches to sophisticated building concepts that are made possible by the use of high-tech building materials. In each chapter for example Reinforced, Glass Fibers, Carbon Fibers, Natural Fibers, Sandwiches, Honeycombs, and Foams the qualities of a new material are explained and evaluated. Introduction 8 -- Mineral 15 -- Concrete 41 -- Wood 61 -- Metal 83 -- Glass 105 -- Plastic 127 -- Acknowledgments 150 -- Project index 151 -- Notes 156 -- Image credits 158 --
Blaine Brownell s best-selling Transmaterial series has introduced designers to hundreds of emergent materials that have the potential to transform our built environment. In our new Architecture Brief, Material Strategies, Brownell shows architects how creative applications of these materials achieve such transformations. Chapters based on fundamental material categories examine historical precedents, current opportunities, and future environmental challenges. Case studies featuring detailed illustrations showcase pioneering buildings from today s most forward-thinking architectural firms.
9781568989860
Building materials. Technological innovations. Architecture Technological innovations Case studies.