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Overview'Draws from interdisciplinary research and collaborative design work of architects, material scientists, engineers, as well as physical, biological, and cognitive scientists. 'Focused on synergistic projects aimed at developing incremental advances and discoveries in building materials, models, and theories that will lay the foundation for a new generation of advanced sustainable building systems. 'Explores collaborative modes of research and design practice in order to develop sustainable solutions to increasing social demands for energy and impact in natural resources: air, ground, and water 'Examines innovative and efficient design approaches and technologies that learn from other mechanical, biological and social systems. These may lead to a more appropriate and sustainable position in the ecological continuum. 'Describes new aesthetic and performance qualities derived from the reciprocal interaction of materials, sensing, modelling and simulation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alvaro MaloPublisher: Earthscan Publications Imprint: Earthscan Publications ISBN: 9781849713061ISBN 10: 1849713065 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 12 November 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |