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Composed of a series of essays, this book deals with the broad issues affecting the nature of architectural materials and provides a focused review of the state of the art materials. It also provides designers with the tools they need to evaluate and select from the thousands of different materials that are available to them. The book is organized into three sections; Time looks at how the materials used in architectural design have changed over the years showing how we have come to use the materials we do in contemporary design. Materials covers all five material families; metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and natural materials giving in depth information on their properties, behavior, origins and uses in design. It also introduces a review of the cutting edge research for each family. Systems outlines the technical designorientated research that uncovers how new architectural assemblies can be designed and engineered. All of this practical advice is given along with many real case examples illustrating how this knowledge and information has been, and can be, used in architectural design.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Material Architecture'? A: The book primarily focuses on the issues affecting architectural materials, providing a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art materials and tools for designers to evaluate and select materials.
- Q: How is 'Material Architecture' organized? A: The book is divided into three sections: 'Time', which explores the evolution of materials in architectural design; 'Materials', which details five material families; and 'Systems', which discusses technical design research for new architectural assemblies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Material Architecture'? A: The author of 'Material Architecture' is John Fernandez.
- Q: What kind of materials are discussed in the book? A: The book covers five material families: metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and natural materials, including their properties, behaviors, origins, and design uses.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Material Architecture'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Material Architecture' published? A: The book was published on October 17, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does 'Material Architecture' have? A: The book contains a total of 342 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring it is mint and ready for dispatch.
- Q: Are there any return policies for 'Material Architecture'? A: Yes, there is a no-quibbles return policy, allowing customers to return the book if they are not satisfied.
- Q: What practical advice does 'Material Architecture' offer? A: The book provides practical advice along with real case examples, illustrating how the information can be applied in architectural design.