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As the speed of technological progress continues to accelerate, innovation threatens to outpace architects' and designers' working knowledge of materials. In order to stay at the cutting edge of design, a knowledge of the uses, properties, and sources of new materials is essential. A sequel to the critically acclaimed and best-selling book Transmaterial, Transmaterial 2 is a clear, concise, accessible, and carefully edited resource that provides information about the latest and most intriguing materials commercially available. |
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Praise for Transmaterial:
"Truly innovative . . . will be of interest to all involved in the design arts who seek a greater understanding of emerging materials and to all who are committed to expanding the traditional classifications of materials within the building industry." Journal of Architectural Education
"... a catalog and exploration of some 200 global eco-techno hybrids, an emerging field that has the attention of designers and scientists alike." Fast Company
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