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Author : Albert George Henry Dietz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Plastics
ISBN : NWU:35556005506118
Author : Stephan Engelsmann,Valerie Spalding,Stefan Peters
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783034611947
Plastics are high-performance materials of wide use in the built environment. Their versatile technical properties are particularly fascinating. A broad range of form-giving and finishing processes makes plastic especially interesting for complex geometries in combination with digital planning processes. Following the pioneering plastic structures of the 1970s, a number of spectacular buildings have in recent years highlighted the outstanding technical and aesthetic potential of the material. Until now, however, there has been no systematic treatment of the use of plastic in architecture. This book seeks to fill that gap by providing an introduction to the structural and design possibilities of plastic. It introduces the material and its specific characteristics, describes various types of plastic in terms of their relevance for building, explains processing technologies and presents typical products and components. A concise presentation of twenty-five international built projects – organized by the type of application and the plastic involved – documents the broad range of plastic in architecture. Finally, a look ahead at the future describes the current state of the art in materials research.
Author : Michael Bell,Craig Buckley
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1616891661
Almost every industry in the world has benefited from the invention of plastics, but it is only in the recent past that they have begun to be appreciated as architectural materials in their own right. Plastics are quickly becoming one of the most ubiquitous materials in construction and have the potential to reshape the roles of architects and engineers, as well as the construction industry at large. As a building material, plastic allows for easily molded and formed shapes, leading to increasingly malleable design processes. Despite being the most deeply engineered building materials today, plastics are still in the nascent stages of understanding in terms of their potential applications and uses. In Permanent Change an interdisciplinary group of architects, historians, theorists, and engineers collectively explore the past, present, and future possibilities of this innovative building material.
Author : Stephan Engelsmann,Valerie Spalding,Stefan Peters
Publisher : Birkhauser
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3034603223
Plastics are high-performance materials of wide use in the built environment. Their versatile technical properties are particularly fascinating. A broad range of form-giving and finishing processes makes plastic especially interesting for complex geometries in combination with digital planning processes. Following the pioneering plastic structures of the 1970s, a number of spectacular buildings have in recent years highlighted the outstanding technical and aesthetic potential of the material. Until now, however, there has been no systematic treatment of the use of plastic in architecture. This book seeks to fill that gap by providing an introduction to the structural and design possibilities of plastic. It introduces the material and its specific characteristics, describes various types of plastic in terms of their relevance for building, explains processing technologies and presents typical products and components. A concise presentation of twenty-five international built projects â organized by the type of application and the plastic involved â documents the broad range of plastic in architecture. Finally, a look ahead at the future describes the current state of the art in materials research.
Author : Arthur Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317667360
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 : Arthur Quarmby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UVA:X000659808
Author : Arthur R. Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781856175197
Bricks and brickwork; Blocks and blockwork; Lime, cement and concrete; Timber and timber products; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Bitumen and flat roofing materials; Glass; Ceramic materials; Stone and cast stone; Plastics; Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum; Plaster and board materials; Insulation materials; Sealants, gaskets and adhesives; Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour; Energy-saving materials and componets; Recycled and ecological materials; Sustainability
Author : Dimitris Kottas
Publisher : Links International
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Architectural design
ISBN : 8415123248
This fine selection of projects has been carefully chosen to offer readers a wide range of imaginative ideas and possibilities for this material in the world of construction. An international line-up of professionals in the field provides an array of inspirational proposals accompanied by full-colour photographs and excellent explanatory texts. Whether you're looking for ideas for future projects or interested in learning about the endless list of uses that plastic can offer, this publication is an essential source of reference.
Author : D. S. Mahon,J. C. Barford,W. Dawson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483223186
Plastics in Building Structures covers the proceedings of a conference, held in London on June 14-16, 1965. This conference focuses on the applications of plastics materials in structures. This book emerged from 39 papers presented at the conference. The introductory papers describe the properties of plastics in relation to building structures, and the economic aspects, fire regulations, and flammability of these materials. Considerable papers are devoted to various areas of application of plastics, including adhesives, polymer cements, cored chipboard units, and glued timber. These topics are followed by discussions on the characterization, design, and structural and physical properties of plastics. The final chapters review the commercial development and applications of plastic materials. This book will prove useful to engineers, designer, manufacturers, and researchers in the allied fields.
Author : Irving Skeist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Architecture
ISBN : WISC:89034022194
The evaluation and use of plastics in the construction industry are explained. The contributors offer extensive, timely, and thoroughly researched data on the chemistry, properties, functions, engineering behavior, and specific applications of plastics to building requirements. The major subjects discussed in depth are--(1) the role of plastics in construction, (2) the plastic materials, (3) building codes and regulations, (4) construction aids, (5) structural fiber-glass reinforced plastics, (6) reinforced plastic shell structures, (8) paints, sealants, flooring, and roofing, (9) plastic for walls and doors, (10) plastic foams in thermal insulation, (11) pipe and plumbing, (12) utilities, (13) lighting, (14) permanent fixtures, and (15) the use of plastics in other countries. (Tc)
Author : Jan Knippers,Jan Cremers,Markus Gabler,Julian Lienhard
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-17
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783034614702
Whether it be as translucent sheets, broadly stretched membranes, and inflated foil cushions or in graceful, organic curves, architecture today is utilizing plastics in the most disparate forms and for a wide variety of purposes. Innovative technical developments are constantly improving its material properties; at the same time, there is a growing new awareness of its potential as a construction material. While plastics used to be employed primarily as an inexpensive variant on traditional building materials, they are increasingly regarded in the construction world today as a serious and viable alternative, be it as supporting structures, roofs, facades, or elements of interior design and decoration. Thanks in large part to this inherent self-sufficiency, plastics are currently enjoying an unprecedented surge in popularity, even among the international architectural avant-garde – as multiwall sheets or corrugated, fiber-reinforced panels, or as filling between glass panes. And the new generation of ecological bioplastics also pays tribute to the debate on sustainability, ridding plastics of their lingering reputation as environmental offenders. From the history of plastics and membranes in architecture to their material properties and requirements in construction and design, the Plastics and Membranes Construction Manual cuts to the chase, providing the kind of solid and comprehensive overview of the subject that readers have come to expect from the Im DETAIL series. Selected project examples round off the reference work and make it indispensable for the day-to-day life of the professional planner and for every architecture library.
Author : Chris Van
Publisher : Braun Publish,Csi
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3938780517
Beskrivelse: In the last hundred years plastics have carved out a significant place for themselves in our culture. This proliferation of the easily processed material is certainly due to its ability to assume practically any form and fulfill a wide range of function. Plastic stands for stability, flexibility and long life. New developments and discoveries constantly push new applications, thereby challenging architects and designers to ever more bold, creative experiments using this modern material. Pure Plastic explores the new trend in contemporary architecture by introducing 64 international projects. Countless photos and plans help present projects like museum buildings (Kunsthaus Graz by Spacelab), extravagant art installations (Front end D tower by NOX), and sportstemples like the Barcelona football stadium (Foster + Partners).
Author : Arthur Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136437205
A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/ construction materials modules, Materials for Architects and Builders provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma construction-related courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The current concern for the ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use are reflected in the emphasis given to sustainability and recycling. An additional chapter on sustainability and governmental carbon targets reinforces this issue.
Author : University of Michigan. Architectural Research Laboratory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Buildings, Plastic
ISBN : WISC:89038152294
Author : Arthur R. Lyons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780750669405
Bricks and brickwork -- Blocks and blockwork -- Lime, cement and concrete -- Timber and timber products -- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals -- Bitumen and flat roofing materials -- Glass -- Ceramic materials -- Stone and cast stone -- Plastics -- Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum -- Plaster and board materials -- Insulating materials -- Energy-saving materials and components -- Recycled and ecological materials -- Sealants, gaskets and adhesives -- Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour.