Ultra Materials: How Materials Innovation Is Changing the World
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Smart substances, intelligent interfaces, and sensory surfaces are redefining the world we live in, from self-cleaning materials based on the surface morphology of a lotus leaf to outdoor pavilions made from inflatable membrane exteriors to temperature-regulated clothing. The people at Material ConneXion are uniquely placed to explain these developments: the context and key tools for innovation, including biomimicry, nanotechnology, and sustainability; the application of new materials in interior, fashion, textiles, product, and vehicle design; where current developments are leading, along with the implications for educators, professionals, and society as a whole. The book includes a classified presentation of the four hundred most recent significant materials; a directory of designers, design conferences, trade shows, and professional organizations; and details of degree programs, grants, scholarships, internships, research labs, and competitions.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0500513821
ISBN13:9780500513828
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:Thames & Hudson
Length:288 Pages
Weight:3.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.7" x 11.2"
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