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The Innovative Use of Materials in Architecture and Landscape Architecture, 2D Ed
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781476699967
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: Dec 24 2026
Pages: 120
Height: 0.34 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
This book is about materials. It is unique in that the fundamental properties and technical aspects are presented within a context of a material's history of its making and use, theory of possible meanings, and its durable performance. Information about current sustainable practices of each material is included as a critical necessity in responsible construction. Innovative design comes from an understanding of materials for what they are, how they have been used in the past, and how they can support human activity.
The author provides essential information to students and professionals concerned with advancing their design at a time when the consumption of natural resources and the consequences of wasteful practices are of urgent concern. New to this edition is a chapter on asphalt, and updated information about practices and resources along with photographs of more recent projects that reflect significant progress in the sustainable application of what used to be merely good intentions.
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