Materiology
<P>A book intended for all creative professionals who rely on materials and technologies architects, designers, stylists, artists and the like, from students to experienced practitioners <EM>Materiology </EM>is written in a style that conveys a wealth of information in a language that s easy to understand. This book covers everything you always wanted to know about materials and technologies but never expected to find in a single volume. <EM>Materiology</EM> s comprehensive exploration of materials is divided into four sections: </P> <P>1. <STRONG>Families of materials</STRONG>: various types of wood, plastic, glass, metal, lighting, etc.- 2. <STRONG>Catalogue of materials</STRONG>: 110 catalogue cards that identify various materials, from the most basic substance to the latest cutting-edge innovation.- 3. <STRONG>Processes</STRONG>: major methods of processing materials (e.g. injection moulding, extrusion) explained with instructive diagrams.- 4. <STRONG>Thinking out of the box</STRONG>: issues of relevance to any study of materials and technologies, such as ecology and virtual issues.</P>