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Material Innovation: Architecture Paperback – Illustrated, June 17, 2014
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A first title in the ambitious new series that identifies and examines the innovative materials that are transforming art, design, and technology practice
Materials technology is the single most important agent of change in our entire designed landscape, from the buildings in which we live and work to the clothes we wear. This volume on architecture features carefully selected buildings that showcase the innovative use of a particular material. The book focuses on specific categories of materials and features an extensive range of projects, from the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision to the Ordos Art and City Museum in Mongolia. The materials employed in each project are cross referenced to an extensive illustrated directory featured in the book, and the texts are authoritative yet accessible. Clearly structured and illustrated with carefully selected images throughout, this book will connect material to reader and will inspire both students and professionals to pursue the optimal material for each specific application. 419 illustrations, 415 in color- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherThames & Hudson
- Publication dateJune 17, 2014
- Dimensions7.5 x 0.9 x 9.5 inches
- ISBN-100500291284
- ISBN-13978-0500291283
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― Architect: The Magazine of the American Institute of Architects
"From cutting-edge technological advances to novel applications of tried-and-true methodologies, co-authors Andrew Dent, Ph.D, and Leslie Sherr present a well-curated selection of materials in an impressive series of highly visual, broadly informative compendia."
― Core 77
"Offers a wealth of cutting-edge, creative ideas for manipulating material technology. . . . Recommended."
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About the Author
Leslie Sherr has written extensively about architecture, design, and gardens. As a brand strategist, she has worked for several leading communication design firms, most recently C&G Partners
George M. Baylerian is the founder of Material ConneXion.
Gail Peter Borden is the head of Architecture at the University of Southern California.
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- Publisher : Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition (June 17, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0500291284
- ISBN-13 : 978-0500291283
- Item Weight : 1.85 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,924,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #863 in Architectural Materials
- #5,867 in Architectural Buildings
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A writer and editor in the fields of architecture, design and gardens, Leslie Sherr has co-authored, with Dr. Andrew Dent/Material ConneXion, three books on material innovation (Thames & Hudson). Each book in the trilogy focuses on a distinct creative discipline and the role the cutting-edge materials play in the development of sophisticated, high-performance solutions for architecture, product design and packaging. She has worked as a marketing strategist for some of America's most prestigious communication design firms, including C&G Partners, Carbone Smolan Agency and Desgrippes Gobé Associates. Educated as a fine artist, she has a Master of Science in Landscape Design from Columbia University, and divides her time between New York City and northwest Connecticut.
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