Material Matters: New Materials In Design

Material Matters profiles the most fascinating materials developed in recent years with full page profiles and colorful illustrations. It covers characteristics, properties, and new applications of materials in diverse fields, from sustainable resources to medicine, architectural design to aeronautical engineering, and interior design to haute culture and fashion. Examples include aerogel, used by NASA, and explores the fusion of science, art, and design in creating these substances, highlighting their importance in contemporary living, sustainability, and expanding technologies.