Material Strategies
Download or Read eBook Material Strategies PDF written by Blaine Brownell and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Blaine Brownell |
Publisher | : Princeton Architectural Press |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2013-07-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781616891893 |
ISBN-13 | : 1616891890 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Material Strategies by : Blaine Brownell
Book excerpt: 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.