Architecture from Ecology - Paloma Gormley - BS115
Building Sustainability Podcast
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Controversy Surrounding Use of Natural Materials in Architecture
This chapter explores the controversy surrounding the use of natural materials in architecture, including a potential smear campaign by the concrete industry. It highlights the cultural association of modernism with technological advancements and challenges the misconception that industrialized processes always result in better buildings and materials. The chapter discusses the value of concrete, steel, glass, and aluminum, while acknowledging the need for responsible use and the elimination of plastic-based materials.
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