Bringing together texts and work by theorists and practitioners who are making material central to their work; this book reflects the diverse areas of inquiry which are expanding current material discourse. Focusing on the cultural; political; economic; technological and intellectual forces which shape material practices in architecture; the contributors draw on disciplines ranging from philosophy; history and pedagogy to art practice and digital and low-tech fabrication. By paying critical attention to material; a wide range of issues emerge which are otherwise excluded from architectural discourse; issues that shape and determine the buildings we make; the processes we use and the ways we understand them. Beautifully illustrated and designed; this book is a unique collection which will be of great interest to architectural practitioners and theorists who want to consider the wider implications of material practice; and to students who are developing their own approach to making buildings.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. First Rate Look at What People Used to WearBy Juliet KincaidAs a writer; Ive found this book to be a wonderful resource for my historical mysteries set in Kansas City around a hundred years or so ago. But its also an engaging book for anyone interested in history to scroll through to find out how people really dressed in America in the 19th century.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Book for Lovers of Victorian FashionBy J. LewisAs a writer of Victorian historical fiction; this book is an invaluable resource; however; it is also a wonderful history of the fashion of the times and well worth the read. Well worth owning for anyone who wants to know how others lived and dressed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Victorian imagesBy Josephine SiuBeautiful Victorian images. I love looking through this book and its so great to have real authentic people in their real authentic clothing (as opposed to drawings).