In a world now forced to address the issues of sustainability, environmental impact, and the widespread pollution of land and oceans with manmade materials, alternative resources must be considered for the future of the planet. A vast array of natural materials is available throughout the world with properties that are often superior to the man-made alternatives.
Designing with Natural Materials fills the gap between the current scientific knowledge of the use of natural materials and product design and acts as a bridge between the two disciplines.
The book serves as an introduction to natural materials within the context of design. The chapters include case studies, research, and a historical perspective. It develops ideas of designing with natural materials in specific areas and looks to the future of new biobased materials and how these will influence design. The work offers insight to designers of biobased materials across a range of different design disciplines while also providing insights to scientists on the process of design, production, and the needs of a material beyond those traditionally analyzed in the laboratory. The final chapters touch on the use of bioinspiration and biomimicry in the development and use of biobased materials and how natural design will influence both material design and products in the future.
The book will be of interest to engineers, scientific researchers, professional designers, students, those working in industry who are considering using natural materials as an alternative to current unsustainable options, and anyone who has an interest in the subject.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN: 9781498782708
Number of pages: 340
Weight: 700 g
Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm
"This is a timely publication which brings together the tools, examples and future aspirations for designing with natural materials. This book will help to clarify the current opaque knowledge of various materials and their properties. There are tantalizing glimpses of comparisons between natural and other materials and their contribution to reducing resource use and making a positive environmental impact."--Iris Anderson BEM, Founder of Bioladies Network and Board Member of Natural Materials Association"It is anticipated that this book will attract a wide audience, not just the obvious designers considered to be artists rather than scientists, but also those involved in engineering. If their mindset can be altered, replacement of unsustainable and non-biodegradable materials by natural materials can be taken to massive advantage."-- Ken Jones, Chromatographia
"This is a timely publication which brings together the tools, examples and future aspirations for designing with natural materials. This book will help to clarify the current opaque knowledge of various materials and their properties. There are tantalizing glimpses of comparisons between natural and other materials and their contribution to reducing resource use and making a positive environmental impact."~Iris Anderson BEM, Founder of Bioladies Network and Board Member of Natural Materials Association"It is anticipated that this book will attract a wide audience, not just the obvious designers considered to be artists rather than scientists, but also those involved in engineering. If their mindset can be altered, replacement of unsustainable and non-biodegradable materials by natural materials can be taken to massive advantage."-- Ken Jones, Chromatographia
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