{"title":"Christopher Beorkrem","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristopher Beorkrem's works delve into the intersection of technology and creativity, offering insightful explorations of digital fabrication and innovative material strategies. His writing invites readers to consider the evolving landscape of contemporary arts and culture through a technical and conceptual lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on how materials and digital processes shape modern design, Beorkrem's books provide a thoughtful examination of creative practices in a rapidly changing world. His publications are essential for those interested in the future of arts within the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"material-strategies-in-digital-fabrication-by-christopher-beorkrem-9781138654204","title":"Material Strategies in Digital Fabrication","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition of \u003cem\u003eMaterial Strategies in Digital Fabrication\u003c\/em\u003e are new case studies, improved wayfinding, the inclusion of composites and plastics, and references to similar strategies between different projects. In 400 step-by-step diagrams dissecting 39 case studies in 10 countries on 3 continents, the book shows you how material performance drives the digital fabrication process and determines technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book identifies the important characteristics of each material, including connection types, relative costs, deformation, colour, texture, finish, dimensional properties, durability, and weathering and waterproofing to link design outcomes to form. The book is divided into five main chapters by material: wood, metal, concrete\/masonry, composites\/plastics, and recycled\/pre-cycled, to help you reference construction techniques for the fabrication machines you have on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes projects by SHoP Architects, Gramazio \u0026amp; Kohler, Schindlersalmeron, The Institute for Computational Design (Achim Menges), Patkau Architects, Sébastien Wierinck, Blue Dot Furniture, Marble Fairbanks, Studio Gang Architects, Macdowell.Tomova, Thomas Heatherwick Studio, Heather Roberge, MX3D, Matsys, Asbjorn Søndergaard, Block Research Group (Philippe Block), Ball Nogues Studio, Matter Design, WORK Architecture Company, and SoftLab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606767943916,"sku":"9781138654204","price":104.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138654204-material-strategies-in-digital-fabrication.jpg?v=1778155821"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/christopher-beorkrem.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}