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ISBN: 9783764376857 | 3764376856
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 12/1/2006

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The use of materials is a fundamental building block of architectural training. Materiality explores the creative use of classical construction materials.

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 8
Principles for the choice of materials	p. 11
Perception of materials	p. 12
Material requirements	p. 17
Technical properties	p. 24
Classification of materials	p. 27
Typologies of building materials	p. 27
Wood	p. 33
Timber-based products	p. 36
Natural stone	p. 39
Concrete	p. 42
Mineral-bonded masonry units	p. 45
Boards with mineral binders	p. 48
Plaster and screeds	p. 51
Ceramics and bricks	p. 54
Metals	p. 57
Glass	p. 62
Plastics	p. 66
Textiles and membranes	p. 69
Designing with materials	p. 73
General conditions	p. 73
Basing design on material	p. 75
Materializing the design	p. 76
Design approaches	p. 78
In conclusion	p. 85
Appendix	p. 86
Literature	p. 86
Picture credits	p. 87
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