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The Innovative Use of Materials in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

by Caren Yglesias
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This book is about materials. The fundamental properties and technical aspects are reviewed within a context of a material's history, the theories of its meaning and making, and its use. Information about the sustainability aspects of each material is included (as a critical necessity in construction). Innovative design comes from an understanding of materials for what they are, how they have been used in the past, and how they can support human activity. The author provides essential information to students and professionals concerned with advancing their design at a time when the consumption of natural resources and the consequences of wasteful practices are of urgent concern. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Kindle Book

  • Release date: February 1, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781476614649
  • Release date: February 1, 2014

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  • ISBN: 9781476614649
  • File size: 31365 KB
  • Release date: February 1, 2014

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subjects

Art Politics Nonfiction

Languages

English

This book is about materials. The fundamental properties and technical aspects are reviewed within a context of a material's history, the theories of its meaning and making, and its use. Information about the sustainability aspects of each material is included (as a critical necessity in construction). Innovative design comes from an understanding of materials for what they are, how they have been used in the past, and how they can support human activity. The author provides essential information to students and professionals concerned with advancing their design at a time when the consumption of natural resources and the consequences of wasteful practices are of urgent concern. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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Art Politics Nonfiction