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Pure Plastic: New Materials for Today's Architecture

Hardback

Main Details

Title Pure Plastic: New Materials for Today's Architecture
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris van Uffelen
SeriesArchitecture & Materials
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 235
Category/GenreArchitectural structure and design
ISBN/Barcode 9783938780510
ClassificationsDewey:721.0449923
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Illustrated in colour throughout, with architectural plans and drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher BRAUN
Imprint BRAUN
Publication Date 12 May 2008
Publication Country Germany

Description

Plastic has moved from a supporting role to being a new star among construction materials. Of the over 50 different types of plastics in existence, each one has something different to offer. It is versatile, light-weight, flexible and moisture resistant; it can be colorful, clear or opaque and practically unbreakable. Plastics are easy to handle, durable and attractive at the same time - they are used for whole construction units as well as for selected decorative elements. The recent innovations in this field have inspired designers and architects to experiment with the wondrous properties of plastics. Pure Plastic is a richly illustrated volume that features about 60 some of the most impresssive projects presenting a creative use of plastic and synthetic composites in latest architecture from all over the world.