Description
The Materiality of buildings and constructions is an important aspect of architectural design. The approach to and use of materials is a fundamental building block of architectural training. This book features themes that include: subjective effect of materials; use of materials; and creative use of classical construction materials.
CONTENTS
Principles for the choice of materials
- Perception of materials
- Material requirements
- Technical properties
Classification of materials
- Typologies of building materials
- Wood
- Timber-based products
- Natural stone
- Concrete
- Mineral-bonded masonry units
- Boards with mineral binders
- Plaster and screeds
- Ceramics and bricks
- Metals
- Glass
- Plastics
- Textiles and membranes
Designing with materials
- General conditions
- Basing design on material
- Materializing the design
- Design approaches
In conclusion
Appendix
- Literature
- Picture credits
88 pages / 15,5 x 22 cm
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