Material Connexion: The Global Resource of New and Innovative Materials for Architects, Artists and Designers
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From the largest global resource of new materials comes thisinnovative new book that connects materials to designers' needs. Ineach of the seven main sections, this highly illustrated bookidentifies key trends, looks to the future, and helps designprofessionals select materials with the most potential for theirspecific projects. By defining a material based on its basecomposition rather than current use, Material ConneXionallows a designer to fully understand the potential and limitationsfor a material while conceiving of its new application. Organizedto follow the model of the Material ConneXion library, the book'schapters are organized on seven base compositions including: Metals, Glass, Ceramics, Polymers, Natural and naturally derivedmaterials, Carbon-based materials, Cement-based materials.
The book includes quotes from 54 leading designers, architects, artists and thinkers worldwide, including Wolfgang Joop, KarimRashid, Peter Marino, Greg Lynn, Gaetano Pesce, and PhilippeStarck, that reflect upon the role of materials in contemporarydesign and identify their favorite materials. Additionally, thebook includes an important reference section with a bibliography, glossary of technical terms, and lists of trade show andprofessional publication web sites.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:047175403X
ISBN13:9780471754039
Release Date:November 2005
Publisher:Wiley
Length:288 Pages
Weight:3.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.8" x 11.2"
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