Living Systems
Autor: | Liat Margolis, Alexander Robinson |
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EAN: | 9783764382971 |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Produktart: | eBook |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 23.04.2007 |
Untertitel: | Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture |
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Schlagworte: | Landscape architecture Materials |
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The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications.
Liat Margolis is a landscape architect and industrial designer. She trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Harvard Graduate School of Design, two of the most prestigious institutions in her field. She acquired practical experience at the firm Michael Van Valkenburgh and Associates in Cambridge, MA and as Director of Material Research at the world-famous firm Material ConneXion in New York, whose representatives advise architects, designers, engineers, fashion professionals, and other interested parties on the properties and applications of new materials.