Concrete and Construction (Construction Element Expression Series)

Author: Dai Zhizhong, Chen Hongda, et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-01-03
Features: Building materials are the fundamental conditions for constructing architectural spaces and forms. The properties of materials directly influence the artistic expression of architecture. The characteristics of concrete play a decisive role in various factors affecting architectural artistry, such as color, texture, structure, and spatial design, endowing concrete buildings with unique aesthetic effects and significance compared to buildings made of other materials. Building materials can help us conceptualize and also change our perception of materials during the conceptualization process. Each material has its own unique properties, and a thorough understanding of these helps in correct construction. Therefore, this book focuses on the specific manifestations of concrete materials in architecture, summarizes their prominent influences, and discusses their expressiveness and aesthetic effects in terms of structure, texture, color, technology, and space. Of course, these factors are interrelated.