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| Titre : |
Materials for architects and builders |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Arthur LYONS, Auteur |
| Mention d'édition : |
2ed. |
| Editeur : |
Elsevier |
| Année de publication : |
2004 |
| Importance : |
326 p. |
| Présentation : |
ill. couv. en coul. |
| Format : |
24 cm. |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : |
978-0-7506-5725-9 |
| Langues : |
Français (fre) |
| Catégories : |
ARCHITECTURE:Histoire et théorie de l'architecture. Monographie des architectes
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| Tags : |
Histoire de théorie de l'architecture. Monographies des architectes |
| Index. décimale : |
14-07 |
| Résumé : |
Materials for Architects and Builders - An Introduction\ by Arthur Lyons serves as a comprehensive guide to the essential materials used in architecture and construction. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding material properties, their applications, and the impact they have on design and functionality.\n\nKey themes include:\n\n1. **Material Types**: The book categorizes various materials, such as wood, metal, glass, ceramics, and composites, discussing their characteristics, advantages, and limitations.\n\n2. **Sustainability**: It highlights the significance of sustainable materials and practices in contemporary architecture, urging a consideration for environmental impact and resource efficiency.\n\n3. **Performance and Durability**: Lyons delves into how different materials behave under various conditions, focusing on factors such as strength, durability, and maintenance, which are crucial for long-term performance.\n\n4. **Construction Techniques**: The text explains how material choices influence construction methods and design decisions, providing insights into the integration of materials into architectural practice.\n\n5. **Innovation in Materials**: Emerging technologies and innovations are discussed, illustrating how they reshape the possibilities available to architects and builders.\n\nOverall, the book serves as a foundational resource, equipping professionals and students with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in material selection and application, fostering a greater understanding of how materials influence architectural outcomes. |
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Materials for architects and builders [texte imprimé] / Arthur LYONS, Auteur . - 2ed. . - Elsevier, 2004 . - 326 p. : ill. couv. en coul. ; 24 cm. ISBN : 978-0-7506-5725-9 Langues : Français ( fre)
| Catégories : |
ARCHITECTURE:Histoire et théorie de l'architecture. Monographie des architectes
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| Tags : |
Histoire de théorie de l'architecture. Monographies des architectes |
| Index. décimale : |
14-07 |
| Résumé : |
Materials for Architects and Builders - An Introduction\ by Arthur Lyons serves as a comprehensive guide to the essential materials used in architecture and construction. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding material properties, their applications, and the impact they have on design and functionality.\n\nKey themes include:\n\n1. **Material Types**: The book categorizes various materials, such as wood, metal, glass, ceramics, and composites, discussing their characteristics, advantages, and limitations.\n\n2. **Sustainability**: It highlights the significance of sustainable materials and practices in contemporary architecture, urging a consideration for environmental impact and resource efficiency.\n\n3. **Performance and Durability**: Lyons delves into how different materials behave under various conditions, focusing on factors such as strength, durability, and maintenance, which are crucial for long-term performance.\n\n4. **Construction Techniques**: The text explains how material choices influence construction methods and design decisions, providing insights into the integration of materials into architectural practice.\n\n5. **Innovation in Materials**: Emerging technologies and innovations are discussed, illustrating how they reshape the possibilities available to architects and builders.\n\nOverall, the book serves as a foundational resource, equipping professionals and students with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in material selection and application, fostering a greater understanding of how materials influence architectural outcomes. |
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