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Title: Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment
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Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
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| Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment by Princeton Architectural Press Brilliant materials, bit shallow coverage | Wish that there was more information on some of these pages. You see an interesting material and you get an address. And little else. Perhaps some inkling of the cost would be useful. Or add another little picture? Not sure what the best use of the space is, but blank areas are probably not it.
Still, the materials in here are a revelation. Perfect for any architect and for many artists. | | Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment by Princeton Architectural Press A fun, interesting survey of cutting edge materials | The subtitle of this book is "A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Physical Environment" and a catalog it is, albeit a very interesting one. The book is divided into 10 sections: Concrete, Mineral, Metal, Wood, Plastic-Rubber, Glass, Paint/Paper, Fabric, Light, and Digital, and each product's entry contains a brief description that reads like a press release. There is some basic information such as applications, sizes, etc., and contact information which includes websites.
The introduction describes seven "trends" which may apply to a given product. Some of the trends are self-explanatory (i.e. "ultraperforming" and "repurposed"), while others are less familiar (i.e. "transformational", and "interfacial").
I enjoyed the photos and the fact that every time I pick up the book, I learn something new. I do wish, though, that the photos were much bigger; there is but a single band, approximately 2" x 6" , reserved for the products' photos. A few manufacturers split the space in two; most squeeze in 3 or even 4 pictures, which is impossibly small and left me yearing for a larger format for the pix.
Overall, I found this to be a worthy reference, providing a terrific review of up-to-the-minute materials and technology.
| | Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment by Princeton Architectural Press FANTASTIC BOOK FOR DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS | | Great Book, I love it, has contact info for all the products, great photos, gave me a lot of new ideas as well. | | Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment by Princeton Architectural Press Transmaterial | | I have already used this book as a reference in a few of my studio projects for school....I am a junior architecture student at Woodbury University. I look forward to buying other Transmaterial books in the series. | | Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment by Princeton Architectural Press A good catalog | | Overall, it is a very good catalog for material types and technologies. I wish they also had some pricing information. | | Transmaterial: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine our Physical Environment by Princeton Architectural Press Product Description | | These days, whether you're designing a building or a toaster, a savvy knowledge of materials is increasingly critical. And keeping up with the constant flow of new materials, let alone their applications, properties, and sources, is an increasingly difficult and time-consuming task. Blaine Erickson Brownell, author of Transmaterial, known to thousands of web users for his "product of the week" email service alerting designers to new materials that are reshaping our world, has created this handy and affordable reference to the most interesting and most useful new materials now available. Transmaterial is indexed in multiple ways for the sake of maximum convenience, and utilizes the new CSI Master-Format 2004 product categorization system. With more than 200 materials, organized by category, described, pictured, and annotated with technical and sourcing information, this catalog is an essential tool for any architect or designer interested in keeping up with the rapid developments in the field of materials, looking for a source of inspiration for their designs, or just eager to get their hands on real materials in an effort to understand the incredibly innovative palette now available to us. |
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