Material Synthesis Fusing the Physical & the Computational Guest-edited by Achim Menges A new understanding of the material in architecture is fast emerging Designers are no longer conceiving of the digital realm as separate from the physical world Instead computation is being regarded as the key interface for material exploration & vice versa This represents a significant perceptual shift in which the materiality of architecture is no longer seen to be a fixed property & passive receptor of form but is transformed into an active generator of design & an adaptive agent of architectural performance In stark contrast to previous linear & mechanistic modes of fabrication & construction materialisation is now beginning to coexist with design as explorative robotic processes This represents a radical departure from both the trite modernist emphasis on 'truth to materials' & the dismissal of materials by the previous generation of digital architects The issue features designers researchers & thinkers that are at the forefront of exploring new modes of material enquiry & its deep interrelationship with technology biology & culture Through their work which unfolds from multifaceted alliances between the fields of design engineering & natural sciences it seeks to trace the emergence of a novel material culture in architecture Architectural & engineering contributors include Sean Ahlquist Martin Bechthold Philippe Block Karola Dierichs Jan Knippers Achim Menges Neri Oxman Steffen Reichert & Tobias Schwinn Scientific & philosophical perspectives provided by Mario Carpo Manuel De Landa Neil Gershenfeld & Thomas Speck Features the design research of Harvard's Material Processes & Systems Group MIT's Mediated Matter Group & Stuttgart University's Institute for Computational Design ...

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In art making materials & media are the intermediaries between private ideas thoughts & feelings & their external manifestation in a tangible sensual form Thus materials provide the core components of the exchange that occurs between art therapists & clients This book focuses on the sensory-based tangible vocabulary of materials & media & its relevance to art therapy It provides a historical account of the theory & use of materials & media in art therapy as well as an examination of the interface between art therapy contemporary art materials & practices & socialcritical theory Contributing authors provide examples of how art therapists have transgressed conventional material boundaries & expanded both thinking & practice in the field The chapters discuss traditional as well as innovative media such as body adornments mail & video art & comic books An accompanying DVD contains media clips as well as 69 color images ...

Materials are the stuff of design From the very beginning of human history materials have been taken from the natural world & shaped modified & adapted for everything from primitive tools to modern electronics This renowned book by noted materials engineering author Mike Ashby & industrial designer Kara Johnson explores the role of materials & materials processing in product design with a particular emphasis on creating both desired aesthetics & functionality The new edition features even more of the highly useful "materials profiles" that give critical design processing performance & applications criteria for each material in question The reader will find information ranging from the generic & commercial names of each material its physical & mechanical properties its chemical properties its common uses how it is typically made & processed & even its average price & with enhanced photographs & drawings the reader is taken even more closely to the way real design is done by real designers selecting the optimum materials for a successful product ...

Since the first edition of this book was published in 2002 there have been many changes in language teaching not least those associated with technological developments Despite such changes the same basic needs remain as far as teacher education is concerned Providing integrated & wide-ranging coverage of the topic this is the ideal book for those studying or practising language teaching or applied linguistics ...

Today's designers are often presented with a seemingly infinite number of creative choices with the ability to push their materials to the limits of what they can do Understanding these materials properly helps designers make inspired decisions in a practical & confident manner The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals is the one-stop resource for all design professionals providing comprehensive accurate information about the basic materials with which they work on a daily basis as well as a complete breakdown on new & exciting developments in high-tech materials Written by Rob Thompson this book comprises six main parts on all the major 'design' material groups These parts are then separated further into chapters that examine the properties of individual types of materials eg ' Iron' ' Steel' & ' Aluminium' In total there are nearly 100 material types featured each one supported by examples of how it can be used in a variety of industries an outline of its most desirable properties & details on its form & texture With 450 vibrant illustrations & a clear layout the design professional or student is presented with a long-term reference tool that tells them everything they need to know about the materials they use habitually with information delivered in a wholly unbiased & accessible manner ...

Materials Selection in Mechanical Design Fifth Edition describes the procedures for material selection in mechanical design in order to ensure that the most suitable materials for a given application are identified from the full range of materials & section shapes available Extensively revised for this fifth edition the book is recognized as one of the leading materials selection texts providing a unique & innovative resource for students engineers & productindustrial designers ...

The study of materials is a major field of research that supports & drives innovation in technology Using modern scientific techniques materials scientists & engineers explore & manipulate materials & create new ones with remarkable strength & extraordinary optical & electrical properties In this Very Short Introduction Christopher Hall looks at a wide range of materials from steel wood & rubber to gold silicon & graphene describing how materials are used how their properties arise from their internal structure & how useful & novel things are made from them He concludes by looking at how the global scale of materials consumption now threatens the goal of sustainability ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

This complete yet concise guide introduces you to the rapidly developing field of high throughput screening of biomaterials materiomics Bringing together the key concepts & methodologies used to determine biomaterial properties you will understand the adaptation & application of materomics in areas such as rapid prototyping lithography & combinatorial chemistry Each chapter is written by internationally renowned experts &

Includes:: tutorial paragraphs on topics such as biomaterial-banking imaging assay development translational aspects & informatics Case studies of state-of-the-art experiments provide illustrative examples whilst lists of key publications allow you to easily read up on the most relevant background material Whether you are a professional scientist in industry a student or a researcher this book is not to be missed if you are interested in the latest developments in biomaterials research

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Presents an introduction to engaging math & science experiences for early childhood & early elementary education programs & provides an organized sequential approach to creating a developmentally appropriate math & science curriculum 512 pages Charlesworth Rosalind (Weber State University) ...