Materials for Design (2006) established that while material selection is one of the most significant decisions an architect must make, it is often not addressed at the early stages of the design process. Likewise, students are typically taught about material and design as if they were unrelated. Wit[...]

Aimed at students of architecture, this book provides descriptions of glass, concrete, wood, metals and plastics and covers their unique properties, histories and various forms. It features 10-12 case studies, including plans, sections, elevations and details, along with photographs illustrating the[...]