{"title":"Michael Stacey","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Stacey's works immerse readers in the vibrant intersection of materials and creativity, exploring the cultural and artistic significance of everyday substances. His insightful narratives invite a deeper appreciation of the objects and processes that shape contemporary art and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Stacey’s writing blends scholarly observation with accessible storytelling, making complex themes engaging for both enthusiasts and newcomers to the field. His exploration encourages reflection on how art interacts with the material world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aluminium-by-michael-stacey-9781859467060","title":"Aluminium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you making the most of aluminium?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium is one of the most flexible and durable materials to design with. With exceptional strength, durability, and affordability, it provides us with more than simply the ability to select products. When understood properly, aluminium becomes something to design with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where over half of humankind now lives in cities, there is a need to design zero-carbon, attractive, and durable architecture. This can only be achieved if we are more resourceful, if we achieve more with less by understanding materials well, using finite element analysis and computer-aided design. Aluminium can be part of that route to affordable and durable architecture. Recycling aluminium takes only 5% of the energy required to produce primary aluminium, and it can be recycled almost infinitely without any loss of properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining an inspirational overview of the use of aluminium in architecture and infrastructure with a technical level of detail, \u003cem\u003eAluminium\u003c\/em\u003e shows how useful and versatile aluminium is – and how architects can actually design with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides access to state-of-the-art research into the best practice in the application of aluminium to architecture: from curtain walling and cladding roofing to structural considerations. It demonstrates the material’s design flexibility and how it works well with other materials. Each process will be accompanied by exemplary case studies that demonstrate its potential and application. Woven into the structure of the book are the primary benefits of aluminium: its flexibility, its durability, its sustainable properties, and its cost-effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a first-year student or a seasoned designer or engineer, this book provides an accessible and deep dive into the uses and benefits of aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604970619116,"sku":"9781859467060","price":106.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781859467060-aluminium.jpg?v=1778117512"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-stacey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}