Materials In Architecture

Author : John Fernandez
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781135144333

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Material Architecture by John Fernandez Pdf

Composed of a series of essays, this book deals with the broad issues affecting the nature of architectural materials and provides a focused review of the state of the art materials. It also provides designers with the tools they need to evaluate and select from the thousands of different materials that are available to them. The book is organized into three sections; ‘Time’ looks at how the materials used in architectural design have changed over the years showing how we have come to use the materials we do in contemporary design. ‘Materials’ covers all five material families; metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and natural materials giving in depth information on their properties, behavior, origins and uses in design. It also introduces a review of the cutting edge research for each family. ‘Systems’ outlines the technical design-orientated research that uncovers how new architectural assemblies can be designed and engineered. All of this practical advice is given along with many real case examples illustrating how this knowledge and information has been, and can be, used in architectural design.

Author : Arthur Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317667360

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Materials for Architects and Builders by Arthur Lyons Pdf

Materials for Architects and Builders provides a clear and concise introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and covers the essential details of their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Understanding the basics of materials is a crucial part of undergraduate and diploma construction or architecture-related courses, and this established textbook helps the reader to do just that with the help of colour photographs and clear diagrams throughout. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials research, new images, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use remain an important focus, and this new edition includes a wide range of energy saving building components.

Author : Richard Weston
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780300095791

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Materials, Form and Architecture by Richard Weston Pdf

"First published in Great Britain in 2003 by Laurence King Publishing Ltd, London."--T.p. verso.

Author : Kent A. Harries,Bhavna Sharma
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081027059

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Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials by Kent A. Harries,Bhavna Sharma Pdf

Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials: Characterisation, Properties and Applications, Second Edition covers the topic by taking into account sustainability, the conservation movement, and current interests in cultural identity and its preservation. This updated edition presents case studies, information on relevant codes and regulations, and how they apply (or do not apply) to nocmats. Leading international experts contribute chapters on current applications and the engineering of these construction materials. Sections review vernacular construction, provide future directions for nonconventional and vernacular materials research, focus on natural fibers, and cover the use of industrial byproducts and natural ashes in cement mortar and concrete. Takes a scientifically rigorous approach to vernacular and non-conventional building materials and their applications Includes a series of case studies and new material on codes and regulations, thus providing an invaluable compendium of practical knowhow Presents the wider context of materials science and its applications in the sustainability agenda

Author : Harold J. Rosen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UVA:X002083885

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Construction Materials for Architecture by Harold J. Rosen Pdf

Author : Axel Ritter
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783764382278

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Smart Materials in Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design by Axel Ritter Pdf

The use of smart materials in architecture is a dynamic and innovative area merging research, development, and use. Smart materials, with their reversible characteristics, respond to stimuli such as light, temperature, and electrical field by changing their form, color, viscosity, etc. One of the most fascinating developments is the advent of Phase Change Materials. These materials make it possible, for example, to develop self-acting, kinetic facades and wallpaper that changes its color and pattern based on temperature and light. The book presents the development of these materials and also describes their use in the contexts of architecture, design, and art. It offers a systematic overview with a detailed discussion of properties, technologies, products, and projects based on twenty groups of smart materials.

Author : Manuel Kretzer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319351506

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Information Materials by Manuel Kretzer Pdf

This book considers the potential of new, smart materials and their use in architecture. It begins with an overview of current global tendencies (technological, demographic, and socio-anthropological) and their relevance for architectural design. Expanding upon approaches for flexible design solutions to address change and uncertainty, Dr. Kretzer begins by exploring adaptive architecture and proceeds to introduce the topic of “information materials,” which encompasses smart and functional materials, their current usage, and their potential for the creation of future spaces. The second chapter provides a comprehensive overview of architectural materials, past and present, split into the topics: natural, industrial, synthetic, digital, and information materials. Chapter three introduces an educational approach for the mediation of information material usage in design courses and student workshops. The final section provides detailed information on a range of emerging material phenomena, including aerogels, bioluminescence, bio plastics, dye-sensitized solar cells, electroluminescent displays, electroactive polymers, soft robotics, and thermochromics. Each section explains its respective history, working principles, fabrication and (potential) usage in architecture and design, and provides hands-on tutorials on how to self-produce these materials, and displays class-tested experimental installations. The book concludes with an outlook into the domain of synthetic biology and the prospects of a “living” architecture. It is ideal for students of structural materials engineering, architecture, and urban planning; professionals working these in areas, as well as materials science/engineering and architecture educators.

Author : Barry S. Onouye,Kevin Kane
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 595 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781292054704

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Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction by Barry S. Onouye,Kevin Kane Pdf

For courses in Statics, Strength of Materials, and Structural Principles in Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Technology. Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, Fourth Edition, offers students an accessible, visually oriented introduction to structural theory that doesn't rely on calculus. Instead, illustrations and examples of building frameworks and components enable students to better visualize the connection between theoretical concepts and the experiential nature of real buildings and materials. This new edition includes fully worked examples in each chapter, a companion website with extra practice problems, and expanded treatment of load tracing.

Author : Andrea Deplazes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783764371906

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Constructing Architecture by Andrea Deplazes Pdf

Now in its second edition: the trailblazing introduction and textbook on construction includes a new section on translucent materials and an article on the use of glass.

Author : Rashida Ng,Sneha Patel
Publisher : Intellect Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1841506494

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Performative Materials in Architecture and Design by Rashida Ng,Sneha Patel Pdf

This volume illuminates both the interaction of these technologies and the role of materiality in research, design and practice, and provides an overview of representative design projects and relevant theories.

Author : Blaine Brownell
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781616891893

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Material Strategies by Blaine Brownell Pdf

Blaine Brownell s best-selling Transmaterial series has introduced designers to hundreds of emergent materials that have the potential to transform our built environment. In our new Architecture Brief, Material Strategies, Brownell shows architects how creative applications of these materials achieve such transformations. Chapters based on fundamental material categories examine historical precedents, current opportunities, and future environmental challenges. Case studies featuring detailed illustrations showcase pioneering buildings from today s most forward-thinking architectural firms.

Author : Dirk E. Hebel,Marta H. Wisniewska,Felix Heisel
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783038213758

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Building from Waste by Dirk E. Hebel,Marta H. Wisniewska,Felix Heisel Pdf

”Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover“ is the sustainable guideline that has replaced the ”Take, Make, Waste“ attitude of the industrial age. Based on their background at the ETH Zurich and the Future Cities Laboratory in Singapore, the authors provide both a conceptual and practical look into materials and products which use waste as a renewable resource. This book introduces an inventory of current projects and building elements, ranging from marketed products, among them façade panels made of straw and self-healing concrete, to advanced research and development like newspaper, wood or jeans denim used as isolating fibres. Going beyond the mere recycling aspect of reused materials, it looks into innovative concepts of how materials usually regarded as waste can be processed into new construction elements. The products are organized along the manufacturing processes: densified, reconfigured, transformed, designed and cultivated materials. A product directory presents all materials and projects in this book according to their functional uses in construction: load-bearing, self-supporting, insulating, waterproofing and finishing products.

Author : Katie Lloyd Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2006-12-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134228232

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Material Matters by Katie Lloyd Thomas Pdf

Bringing together texts and work by theorists and practitioners who are making material central to their work, this book reflects the diverse areas of inquiry which are expanding current material discourse. Focusing on the cultural, political, economic, technological and intellectual forces which shape material practices in architecture, the contributors draw on disciplines ranging from philosophy, history and pedagogy to art practice and digital and low-tech fabrication. By paying critical attention to material, a wide range of issues emerge which are otherwise excluded from architectural discourse, issues that shape and determine the buildings we make, the processes we use and the ways we understand them. Beautifully illustrated and designed, this book is a unique collection which will be of great interest to architectural practitioners and theorists who want to consider the wider implications of material practice, and to students who are developing their own approach to making buildings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3764372796

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Material World 2 by Anonim Pdf

Following the overwhelming success of Material World, European material experts MatériO have compiled and described innovative materials for architecture and design in the sequel: Material World 2. Once again architects, interior architects and designers can look up the ideal manufacturer, and gain inspiration for their building exteriors, interiors, and innovative products. Material World 2 is as comprehensive as the first volume: here architects and designers will find detailed product information, addresses, and contact details of manufacturers for every material featured. In addition, each material entry is accompanied by case studies, which show the material in specific applications.

Author : Gülşah Koç,Bryan Christiansen
Publisher : Engineering Science Reference
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1522587179

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Reusable and Sustainable Building Materials in Modern Architecture by Gülşah Koç,Bryan Christiansen Pdf