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vii, 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
London : Archetype Publications in association with the British Museum, 2005.
Art on paper : mounting and housing / edited by Judith Rayner, Joanna M. Kosek and Birthe Christensen.
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London : Archetype Publications in association with the British Museum, 2005.
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xiii, 410 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 29 cm
New York : Bard Graduate Center, [2026], New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, ©2026
Viollet-le-Duc : drawing worlds / edited by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani.
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xiii, 410 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 29 cm
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New York : Bard Graduate Center, [2026], New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, ©2026
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346 pages illustrations, map, plans 21 cm
New York, Horizon Press [1960]
Frank Lloyd Wright: writings and buildings. Selected by Edgar Kaufmann and Ben Raeburn.
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New York, Horizon Press [1960]
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In recent years building with stone has gained new significance, not only because of its impressive appearance, but also in the debate that has arisen in architecture between the monumental and the transparent. Principally used in façades, but also for interior design, natural stone - and even man-made stone such as concrete and bricks - is now being appreciated for its(...)
Material stone : Construction and technologies for contemporary architecture
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In recent years building with stone has gained new significance, not only because of its impressive appearance, but also in the debate that has arisen in architecture between the monumental and the transparent. Principally used in façades, but also for interior design, natural stone - and even man-made stone such as concrete and bricks - is now being appreciated for its high-quality performance. For international architects such as Michael Graves, Frank O. Gehry, Mario Botta or Richard Meier, this diverse material plays a major role. This publication examines the use of stone in contemporary architecture, drawing also on the work and experience of such great predecesors as Semper or Hoger. In thematic chapters, it presents the state of the art uses together with information on the extraction and treatment of stone. The emphasis of the book is laid on the many different kinds of natural stone, which come from a wide range of countries. Further chapters elucidate innovative applications of concrete and bricks, also illustrated by international examples. Contributions from Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani, Fritz Neumeyer and Stanislaus von Moos investigate stone as the enduring material of the town, consider its architectural expressiveness throughout history, and explore its significance as a surface material . A comprehensive appendix contains illustrations of some 70 kinds of natural stone, all of which are concisely documented, ensuring that this volume can be used as a reference for anybody interested in natural stone as a building material. Christoph Mäckler has been exploring stone as a building material both in architectural practice and in research for many years.
Materials and Lighting
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Nanotechnology is widely regarded as one of the twenty-first century's key technologies, and its economic importance is sharply on the rise. In architecture and the construction industry it has potentials that are already usable today, especially the coating of surfaces to lend them functional characteristics such as increased tensile strength, self-cleaning capacity,(...)
Materials and Lighting
April 2008, Basel, Boston, Berlin
Nano materials in architecture, interior architecture and design
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Nanotechnology is widely regarded as one of the twenty-first century's key technologies, and its economic importance is sharply on the rise. In architecture and the construction industry it has potentials that are already usable today, especially the coating of surfaces to lend them functional characteristics such as increased tensile strength, self-cleaning capacity, fire resistance, and others. Additives based on nanomaterials make common materials lighter, more permeable, and more resistant to wear. Nanomaterials are not only extremely useful for roofs and facades; they also expand design possibilities for interior and exterior rooms and spaces. Nano insulating materials open up new possibilities for ecologically oriented architects. In this book, with a foreword by nobel prize winner Harold Kroto, architects, interior designers and designers will find an introduction to the scientific background specifically tailored to their needs, a critical discussion of the advantages and limits of the technology, and above all a comprehensive presentation of sixteen characteristics and functions of nanomaterials that are specially relevant for building and design, illustrated by numerous international project examples.
Materials and Lighting
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This book deals with technical textiles in three sections: in the first chapter, the material is introduced with its specific properties; the second chapter deals with its uses in the areas of architecture, textile facades, solar protection, and interior design, with special attention to finishing techniques and construction principles. The third chapter illustrates the(...)
Flexible composite materials : in architecture, construction and interiors
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This book deals with technical textiles in three sections: in the first chapter, the material is introduced with its specific properties; the second chapter deals with its uses in the areas of architecture, textile facades, solar protection, and interior design, with special attention to finishing techniques and construction principles. The third chapter illustrates the various fields of application with a selection of 20 international built projects.
Materials and Lighting
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This latest book in Rob Thompson's series of reference guides for design students provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials, manufacturing processes and product lifecycles, and a guide on how to select and use them in an intelligent way. Divided into three referenced parts Materials, Processes and Lifecycle the book is packed with practical(...)
The manufacturing guides : sustainable materials, processes and production
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This latest book in Rob Thompson's series of reference guides for design students provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials, manufacturing processes and product lifecycles, and a guide on how to select and use them in an intelligent way. Divided into three referenced parts Materials, Processes and Lifecycle the book is packed with practical information and in-depth analysis on 15 materials, 14 processes and six production lifecycles.
Materials and Lighting
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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.(...)
Smart materials: in architecture, interior architecture and design
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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.
Materials and Lighting
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xiii, 524 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Durham [N.C.] : Duke University Press, [2007], ©2007
Meeting the universe halfway : quantum physics and the entanglement of matter and meaning / Karen Barad.
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xiii, 524 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Durham [N.C.] : Duke University Press, [2007], ©2007
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267 pages : illustrations (some color), facsimiles ; 24 cm
Berlin : Sternberg Press, 2019.
Of(f) our times : curatorial anachronics / edited by Rike Frank and Beatrice von Bismarck.
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267 pages : illustrations (some color), facsimiles ; 24 cm
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Berlin : Sternberg Press, 2019.