Material Strategies in Digital Fabrication

Name: Material Strategies in Digital Fabrication
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138654204
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By Christopher Beorkrem

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Material Strategies in Digital Fabrication by Christopher Beorkrem maps out how material performance influences digital fabrication techniques. Through 400 step-by-step diagrams, the book analyses 39 case studies from 10 countries across wood, metal, concrete, composites, and recycled materials. It highlights material properties such as connection types, costs, texture, durability, and weatherproofing, linking these to design outcomes and fabrication methods. Divided by material category, it serves as a practical guide for construction techniques compatible with various digital fabrication machines.

Featuring projects by leading architects and studios such as SHoP Architects, Gramazio & Kohler, Thomas Heatherwick Studio, and more, this second edition extends its scope to include composites and plastics, improved wayfinding, and cross-project strategy references.
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This book is ideal for architects, designers, engineers, and digital fabrication professionals seeking to understand material-driven design strategies and practical application in construction. It is suitable for those interested in innovative and sustainable fabrication techniques across various materials.

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In this second edition of Material Strategies in Digital Fabrication 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.

The 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.

Includes projects by SHoP Architects, Gramazio & 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.

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H. Koon Wee, director of SKEW Collaborative and assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong, praises the book for its deep formal analysis and clarity in explaining the complexities of digital fabrication. He notes it demystifies the challenges of complex forms and strengthens the connection between architects and fabrication tools worldwide.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138654204

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 183 Line drawings, color; 215 Line drawings, black and white; 122 Halftones, color; 13 Halftones, black and white; 305 Illustrations, color; 228 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Christopher Beorkrem is associate professor of architecture at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.