Material connexion : the global resource of new and innovative materials for architects, artist and designers

Author

• Beylerian, George M.

Additional Author(s)

• Dent, Andrew
• Moryadas, Anita

Publisher

Hoboken, N.J: Thames & Hudson Ltd , 2005

Language

English

ISBN

9780500512449

Series

Subject(s)

• ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
• MATERIALS-TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
• DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Notes

. . Index: p. 286-287

Abstract

"This illustrated volume identifies the key trends in the field, looking to the future and highlighting materials with the most potential for development. In each of the book's seven main sections, the authors define substances according to their base compositions rather than their current uses, which leads the reader to a clearer understanding of each material's potential and applications." "An additional feature is a selection of interviews with leading international designers, architects and artists, in which they reflect on the key role of materials in modern design, and identify their favourites. Italian design guru Ezio Manzini, for example, looks forward to two dream materials - one that will last forever, continuously recycling into different shapes and functions, and one that will last just long enough to be useful before disappearing completely." "Throughout the book, full-colour illustrations of contemporary designs and products encourage further ideas. A detailed reference section provides a glossary of technical terms and lists of relevant books, professional periodicals and industry trade shows."--Jacket.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

287 p.

Dimension

29 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Foreword / Michele Caniato --
Introduction : [The power of materials] / George M. Beylerian ; Using this book / Andrew Dent --
Carbon-based : Graphite intumescent ; Intumescent woven carbon fibers --
Cement : Cement ; Fiber-reinforced cement --
Ceramics : Clay-based ceramics ; High-performance ceramic fibers, forms, piezoceramics ; stone ceramics ; Surface treatments --
Glass : Architectural glass ; Glass fiber ; Miscellaneous glass --
Metals : Coatings ; Fibers + textiles + Mesh ; Flooring + grating, foams ; Sheet materials ; Sheet/wires ; Laminates ; Laminates + magnets ; Sheet materials ; Sheet/wires --
Naturals : Bamboo ; Fibers ; Honeycomb materials ; Laminates ; Leather ; Paper ; Pigments + natural fibers ; Plywood ; Recycled ; Resin + stone ; Woven textiles ; Wall materials --
Polymers : Acoustic + vibration materials + coated textiles ; Composite reinforced textiles ; Conductive materials ; Corrugated + honeycomb materials ; Fastening materials ; Fiber-reinforced composites ; Fibers ; Film ; Flame-retardant textiles ; Flooring ; Foams ; Gels ; Gels + high-performance textiles ; Laminated textiles ; Mesh ; Mesh + nonwovens ; Papers + laminates ; Pigments + paints ; Recycled ; Resin ; Surface treatments ; Thermal insulating materials ; Woven textiles --
Information : What the materials gurus say.

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