Materiology: The Creatives Guide to Materials and Technologies

By Elodie Ternaux and Daniel Kula

Materiology is directed at all those who are interested in
materials and in working with materials: from architects, production
designers, and stylists to artists: a handbook for students and new
professionals as well as for experienced professionals, written in a
clear, understandable style.
In four chapters, Materiology offers an overview of the different kinds, processing, and use of materials:
1. Material families: from wood, metal, and plastics to light.
2. Material catalog: over 120 material cards, from basic materials to the latest innovations.
3.
Processes: The basics of material processing (spray molds, extrusion,
and so on) are presented in a clear manner using numerous diagrams.
4.
Thinking ahead: from new processing and use possibilities to questions
concerning environmental protection and virtual reality.
A prospectus addresses the issues that will be relevant in the future for material development and material use.
The second edition has a further 18 material cards and focuses on the challenges of sustainability in design and architecture.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3038212547
• ISBN13: 9783038212546
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Birkhauser
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 3.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.9" x 11.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary