Architecture Materials Concrete
Architecture Materials Concrete by Florian Seidel, published by Evergreen in 2008, is a multilingual edition comprising 254 pages. This book explores the significance of concrete as the most widely-used building material globally, highlighting its role in architectural structure and design. Through a collection of over 300 illustrations and architectural drawings, it presents 25 contemporary buildings from various locations, showcasing both interior and exterior applications of concrete.
Readers will find a detailed examination of concrete’s unique qualities, reflecting the human creative spirit and its enduring appeal as a construction material. The book delves into methods and materials related to architecture, technology, and engineering, providing insights into the innovative uses of concrete in modern design. This volume serves as a visual and informative resource for those interested in the intersection of architecture and materials science.
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ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE & DESIGN. Concrete is the most widely-used building material in the world today. Some seven billion cubic meters of concrete are used in construction each year, more than one cubic meter per person. Concrete is stone created by human hands in which the human creative spirit is reflected together with the timelessness and serene appeal of an ‘everlasting’ material. This volume presents 25 contemporary buildings from all over the world in more than 300 illustrations and architectural drawings: particularly interesting examples of the interior and exterior use of concrete in construction.
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