Construction and materiality 1st ed.

Author

• Farrelly, Lorraine

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Lausanne: AVA Publishing SA, 2018

Language

English

ISBN

9781350088849

Series

Basics architecture 02

Subject(s)

• ARCHITECTURE
• BUILDING MATERIALS

Notes

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Abstract

Basics Architecture 02: Construction & Materiality is an in-depth exploration of the key materials used in modern architecture. The book covers materials including stone and brick, concrete, timber, glass, steel and composites. It examines their history, development and practical application in contemporary architecture.

Discussion is supported by a variety of case studies and examples of work taken from the best of contemporary architecture, as well as practical student exercises and resources.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (176 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Front matter
Brick and stone 12–39
Concrete 40–67
Timber 68–97
Glass and steel 98–125
Composite materials 126–151
Innovation, sustainability and the future 152–167
Back matter

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00043/21	721.044 Far C	Online !	Available