Translucent Building Skins

Material Innovations in Modern and Contemporary Architecture

Autori

• Scott Murray

Parametri

Pagine

200pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Architettura e urbanistica

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Innovative building enclosure systems are at the forefront of contemporary architecture, with a focus on translucency as a defining characteristic. This book delves into the tectonics and historical context of these design elements, tracing their evolution from early 20th-century modern architecture to present-day applications. By examining the interplay between light and material, it highlights how translucent skins influence both aesthetics and functionality in architectural design.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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