Rematerial: A Reader's Guide
"Never before in history has the impact of man on this planet been so important. The construction industry is one of the most polluting in the world, so contemporary architects can play a fundamental…
If you are looking for your next great read, Rematerial by Author OL6455764A deserves a spot on your list.
First published in 2010, it continues to find new readers today.
About the book
"Never before in history has the impact of man on this planet been so important. The construction industry is one of the most polluting in the world, so contemporary architects can play a fundamental role by using waste-and, what's more, ingenuity---to convert it into structures that are useful, imaginative, and beautiful. In our society, garbage is considered filthy, and we want only to hide it from sight. Rematerial features projects that rescue discarded materials, from paper cups to cargo containers, and transform them into imaginative, attractive, efficient buildings and projects that are sustainable, innovative, even daring from a conventional perspective" "Rematerial brings to light a movement of diverse professionals from around the world who address this fundamental theme: the reuse of materials with architectonic purpose. Though the results are as varied as the designers, all their proposals stem from the intention of giving new life to what had been thrown out" "Complementing the built work shown here, the book presents a series of initiatives aimed at promoting the use of waste in architecture, and articles that illustrate a wide panorama of the contemporary recycling culture"--Jacket.
Themes and subjects
The book moves through ideas like Sustainable architecture, Waste products as building materials, Modern Architecture, Waste products, Architecture, modern, 21st century, and Architecture, modern. These subjects give the story its texture and make it easy to recommend to the right reader.
Who will enjoy this
If you enjoy thoughtful, character-driven stories, this one will reward your attention.
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