Material world : innovative structures and finishes for interiors / [compiled and written by Edwin van Onna].

By:

Van Onna, Edwin

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Basel ; Boston : Birkhäuser, c2002Description: 31 cmISBN:

3764367458 (alk. paper)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

729 21

LOC classification:

NA2850 .V36 2002

Contents:

1. Textiles with Shape Memory Alloys -- 2. Flexible Wood -- 3. Thermochromic Pigments -- 4. Photochromic Dyes -- 5. Anti-Microbial Fibre -- 6. Flexible Electronic Fabric -- 7. Solar Modules -- 8. Electroluminescent Film -- 9. Liquid-Crystal Windows -- 10. Self-Healing Polymer -- 11. Self-Cleaning Glass -- 12. Climate-Control Fabric -- 13. Piezo-Electric Ceramics -- 14. Colour-Changing Plastic.

Review: "A veritable cornucopia bursting with no less than 100 innovative materials, this book also offers architects and designers clever ideas on how to use them." "Discover materials smart enough to react to changes in their surroundings. Get acquainted with materials that create exciting optical effects. Learn about lightweight composites with exceptional strength, flexible building materials and great finishes for all types of architectonic projects." "The materials featured in this book are grouped into eight sections: Smart Technology, No Waste, Optical Effects, Flexible Structures, Sound Control, Strong Building, Free Form, Finishing Touch." "A short description of each item is accompanied by information on composition, properties and applications. Addresses, phone numbers and other relevant data follow the names of manufacturers and designers mentioned in the book. Along with an index and an extensive glossary, these features add up to an indispensable source of information for professionals."--BOOK JACKET.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
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"A veritable cornucopia bursting with no less than 100 innovative materials, this book also offers architects and designers clever ideas on how to use them." "Discover materials smart enough to react to changes in their surroundings. Get acquainted with materials that create exciting optical effects. Learn about lightweight composites with exceptional strength, flexible building materials and great finishes for all types of architectonic projects." "The materials featured in this book are grouped into eight sections: Smart Technology, No Waste, Optical Effects, Flexible Structures, Sound Control, Strong Building, Free Form, Finishing Touch." "A short description of each item is accompanied by information on composition, properties and applications. Addresses, phone numbers and other relevant data follow the names of manufacturers and designers mentioned in the book. Along with an index and an extensive glossary, these features add up to an indispensable source of information for professionals."--BOOK JACKET.

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