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Innovative building enclosure systems are at the forefront of contemporary architecture, with a focus on translucency as a defining characteristic. This book delves into the tectonics and historical context of these design elements, tracing their evolution from early 20th-century modern architecture to present-day applications. By examining the interplay between light and material, it highlights how translucent skins influence both aesthetics and functionality in architectural design.
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Translucent Building Skins, Scott Murray
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- 2012
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- Title
- Translucent Building Skins
- Subtitle
- Material Innovations in Modern and Contemporary Architecture
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Scott Murray
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 200
- ISBN13
- 9780415689311
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- Innovative building enclosure systems are at the forefront of contemporary architecture, with a focus on translucency as a defining characteristic. This book delves into the tectonics and historical context of these design elements, tracing their evolution from early 20th-century modern architecture to present-day applications. By examining the interplay between light and material, it highlights how translucent skins influence both aesthetics and functionality in architectural design.