Résumé

The reader is in reliable and well-informed hands with this new reference manual. A detailed account of what is achievable with the wealth of innovative materials available today, it shows how to achieve a reduction to the environmental impact, the cost and the versatility of a project. Clearly divided into different categories, the information provided offers architects and designers an essential tool for attaining the results that best suit their needs as well as the requirements of their clients. Illustrated with full colour photography and a text that provides detailed explanations of the properties of each material, this title will serve as inspiration to professional architects in search of new ideas to enrich their work.