Author Christopher Beorkrem shows how material performance drives the digital fabrication process and determines technique. He has recreated and dissected thirty-six of the most progressive works of architecture of the last few years; with perspectives from the designers so that you can learn from the successes and failures of each project. Including step-by-step diagrams and using consistent language and the simplest construction techniques; he identifies the important characteristics of each material; including connection types; relative costs; deformation; color; texture; finish; dimensional properties; durability; and weathering and waterproofing to link the design outcomes to form. The book is divided into five parts by material ndash; wood; metal; concrete; hybrids; and recycled ndash; to help you reference construction techniques for the fabrication machines you have on-hand.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Burningman In Your Hands!By West Coast GuyHaving missed making my pilgrimage to the annual Burningman festival after partaking a half-dozen times; Ive missed it with all my heart and soul: As an adult guy in his 60s; I can honestly say that Burningman continues to be one of those genuine rites of passages and a primal experience celebrating the very best of humanity and creativity. And Jennifer Raiser has made it easier for me not to venture forth into the Black Rock Desert Wilderness by bringing to me her masterful; gorgeous; phenomenal; magnificent and rich color photographs of Burningman to me! Thats the second best thing to actually being there! And without the dust! For anyone who has never been but wishes to experience the visual essence of Burningman - this book is a must have! For those of us who have been to Black Rock City but have missed being there in recent years -- Raisers achievement will help lessen the pain of not returning! Shes nailed it!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Exquisite! From the Experienced Eye.By pat coleHaving been to Burning Man for 19 years; this publication embodies the poetry of both the art and the emotion of this extrordinary event. Burning Man is a transformative experience; the only international city of peace; art; music; and personal expression in the world! Reproducing the beautifully done photographs across both pages; captures the scale of the art within the vast background of the Playa.And so importantly; the words of the artists who endure the extreme elements; spend all their money; and enlist all their friends to produce this fantasy world that could exist nowhere else. This book comes as close to being there as you will ever find in print. And for me; a blessed reminder of the wonder and magic I have experienced through the years.Thank youPatty Cole6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fun!By IcarusVPhotos are top shelf; and the background text helps put it in perspective. An interesting coffee table book.