Biomimetics, biodesign and bionics are three branches of interdisciplinary research merging biological and applied sciences.
Biomimetics, biodesign and bionics are three branches of interdisciplinary research merging biological and applied sciences.
Biodesign in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Deep Green investigates the potential of nature-based technology for shaping the evolution of contemporary architecture and design.
Colour and Material studies in porcelain / Collection Cornwall shows over 190 colours and materials that were developed from 62 raw materials extracted from Cornwall soil.
In ‘Fish Leather’ Nienke Hoogvliet explains the process of tanning fish skins without using any chemicals.
In ‘H.E.R.B.S.’ (Healthier Environment, Remedy for Body and Skin) Nienke researches alternative dyes for the chemicals now used in our textiles.
After working on seaweed research for more than 18 months, Nienke Hoogvliet has collected all her findings in a book.
This is a survey of works by recognized experts who employ biomimicry and related paradigms to solve key problems of interest within design, science, technology, and society.
To provide insight into the process that merges nature and design, bio labs founded by some of the top universities in China were invited to exhibit their work.
This visually stunning investigation of natural and man-made materials will change the way you look at the world around you, while offering hope for the future of our planet.
Brownell reveals emerging trends transforming the technological capacity, environmental performance, and design potential of architecture.
A reference for design professionals on selecting and using materials in ways to make designs more efficient and effective.
Introducing the CMF process and detailing the areas of colour, material and finish design.
6th edition has updated coverage of the plastics industry, offering the very latest information on state-of-the art equipment.
Proposes a phenomenological model to describe smart materials.
An encyclopedic guide featuring over 70 production techniques and over 60 materials used in textile and fashion design.
Lefteri’s book provides much-needed information on the raw materials, and the low-down on how these can be used.
Ashby and Johnson explore the role of materials and materials processing in product design.
The creative industry’s catalogue of materials, categories and processes.
Material Matters profiles the most fascinating materials developed in recent years with full page profiles and colorful illustrations.
This edition evaluates each manufacturing process in terms of sustainability and its effects on the environment.
Material World 3 contains more than 100 fascinating materials and their application to interior design and architecture.
Transmaterial 3 provides a broad synopsis of the state of technological advances in materials today with a special emphasis on new developments.
Transmaterial 2 provides information about the latest and most intriguing materials commercially available.
An encyclopedic guide to production techniques and materials for product and designers and architects.
Catalog of more than 200 materials, organized by category, described, pictured, and annotated with technical and sourcing information.