Motro, René, 1946-

Flexible composite materials : in architecture, construction and interiors / René Motro (ed.). - Basel : Birkhäuser, c2013. - 232 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228) and index.

"This book deals with technical textiles in three sections: in the first chapter, the material is introduced together with its specific properties; the second chapter deals with its uses in the areas of architecture, textile facades, solar protection and interior design, with special attention to detailing techniques and construction principes. The third chapter illustrates the various fields of application with a selection of some twenty-four international built projects"--P. [4] of cover.

9783764389727 (hbk.)

015763151 Uk


Composite construction.
Building materials.
Industrial fabrics.
Synthetic fabrics in building.
Architecture--Details.
Textile fabrics in interior decoration.

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