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Blaine Brownell on innovative materials applications in architecture

Blaine Brownell on innovative materials applications in architecture

Brownell, who was named a BD+C 40 Under 40 in 2006, provides insight regarding emerging material trends and the creative implementation of materials.


By By BD+C Staff | April 3, 2012
This article first appeared in the April 2012 issue of BD+C.

Material Strategies, the latest book in Blaine Brownell’s Transmaterial series, is a primer addressing how materials have been used and misused throughout architectural history, with a focus on recent projects.

Brownell, who was named a BD+C 40 Under 40 in 2006, provides insight regarding emerging material trends and the creative implementation of materials. More information: www.paperpress.com. BD+C

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