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| Transmaterial 2: A Catalog of Materials That Redefine Our Physical Environment | 
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| Author: Blaine Brownell
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Category: Book
List Price: $30.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 18236
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.7 x 1
ISBN: 1568987226
Dewey Decimal Number: 620.11
EAN: 9781568987224
ASIN: 1568987226
Publication Date: January 3, 2008
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Product Description
As the speed of technological progress continues to accelerate, innovation threatens to outpace architects' and designers' working knowledge of materialsthereby limiting their applicability. 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. Based on a compilation of Blaine Brownell's "product of the week" electronic journal, Transmaterial 2 includes more than two hundred materials and is indexed in multiple ways for maximum convenience. An excellent ideas generator Transmaterial 2 is an indispensable tool for any architect or designer looking to keep up with the current trends in the field of materials.
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Brownell helps bring it all together August 2, 2008
Transmaterial II is a great catalog of the new materials and combinations of older ones for quick reference. It is thought provoking with succinct descriptions of products Brownell has come across in his research. Most of these products and materials are cataloged by single manufacturers, which is usually the only manufacturer as these are all innovative designs. Applicable to many industries, the book is laid out in sections: 01 Concrete, 02 Mineral, 03 Metal, 04 Wood, 05 Plastic + Rubber, 06 Glass, 07 Paint + Paper, 08 Fabric, 09 Light, and 10 Digital. One page per product with MasterFormat reference, pictures, synopsis, and an easy-to-follow rundown of product characteristics and contact info. Brownell came to lecture at my school and is quite thought-provoking and long-sighted. Great reference for any design student or professional. Can't wait 'til the next edition.
Highly Recommended March 20, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Cannot recommend this book highly enough - it does a great job of finding cool, interesting, ground breaking materials and then providing information on how to source them. A must-have reference for any designer, interior designer or architect who prides themselves on staying abreast of cutting-edge materials. (And since materials are the palette of the designer this book will go a long way to keeping you on the leading edge of design as well.) Not to be missed.
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