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Transmaterial 2: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Physical Environment

Transmaterial 2: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Physical Environment
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Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.11
EAN: 9781568987224
ISBN: 1568987226
Label: Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 248
Publication Date: 2008-01-03
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Studio: Princeton Architectural Press

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As the speed of technological progress continues to accelerate, innovation threatens to outpace architects' and designers' working knowledge of materials thereby limiting their applicability. In order to stay at the cutting edge of design, a knowledge of the uses, properties, and sources of new materials is essential. A sequel to the critically acclaimed and best-selling book Transmaterial, Transmaterial 2 is a clear, concise, accessible, and carefully edited resource that provides information about the latest and most intriguing materials commercially available.

Based on a compilation of Blaine Brownell's "product of the week" electronic journal, Transmaterial 2 includes more than two hundred materials and is indexed in multiple ways for maximum convenience. An excellent ideas generator Transmaterial 2 is an indispensable tool for any architect or designer looking to keep up with the current trends in the field of materials.




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Summary: Who Knew?
Comment: As a designer I try to stay up on the evolution of products and new and developing products. As quickly as technology is moving and changing this is a huge and massive task. That is why when I came across this book I purchased it...and it did not disappoint! WoW. I like the lay out too, one or two pages per product and description...a couple are obviously not in mass production and widely available but most are. Love this book.


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Summary: Brownell helps bring it all together
Comment: Transmaterial II is a great catalog of the new materials and combinations of older ones for quick reference. It is thought provoking with succinct descriptions of products Brownell has come across in his research. Most of these products and materials are cataloged by single manufacturers, which is usually the only manufacturer as these are all innovative designs. Applicable to many industries, the book is laid out in sections: 01 Concrete, 02 Mineral, 03 Metal, 04 Wood, 05 Plastic + Rubber, 06 Glass, 07 Paint + Paper, 08 Fabric, 09 Light, and 10 Digital. One page per product with MasterFormat reference, pictures, synopsis, and an easy-to-follow rundown of product characteristics and contact info. Brownell came to lecture at my school and is quite thought-provoking and long-sighted. Great reference for any design student or professional. Can't wait 'til the next edition.

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Summary: Highly Recommended
Comment: Cannot recommend this book highly enough - it does a great job of finding cool, interesting, ground breaking materials and then providing information on how to source them. A must-have reference for any designer, interior designer or architect who prides themselves on staying abreast of cutting-edge materials. (And since materials are the palette of the designer this book will go a long way to keeping you on the leading edge of design as well.) Not to be missed.


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