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Title: Materials for Design
ISBN: 1568985584
Author:
Victoria Ballard Bell
Patrick Rand
Publicate Date: 2006-07-30
Publish: 2006-07-30
List Price: $50.00
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Format: Paperback
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1: great detailled book
thing you wont see in avery book, they go further, projects not that known wich is great
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2: Best overall
This is one of the best materials books I've been able to find. It provides thorough descriptions of the history, development and manufacturing of numerous materials (traditional and non traditional) in addition to useful applications and proper techniques all in one very well crafted book. An essential for student and practicing architects as well as anyone involved in interiors, environmental design, industrial design, graphic design...
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3: Helpful
It is really a nice book. The definitions for each material are clearly represented. The case studies are up to date. I like the demonstration of all of the details.
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4: book worth buying
I highly recommend this book. I am an architecture student, and I have found this book to be interesting, useful, and full of great projects. The book does a nice job of talking about the history, uses, strengths, and weaknesses of building materials. The book is organized by material with building projects that utilize those particular materials in an innovating and interesting way. The photos are great and the detail drawings are very nice to see as well.
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5: A great resource for technical info AND design inspiration
I absolutely agree with the two previous reviews-- it is a seamless combination of technical info and aesthetics. The book was recommended in my Masters of Architecture program by the Construction-I professor and since then it has been circulating widely in the design studios. It is a great resource for material detailing AND design inspiration. Wa-hoo-wa, Victoria Bell, great job.
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