Heterogeneous Constructions: Studies in Mixed Material Architecture - Hardcover

by Aaron Forrest (Author), Yasmin Vobis (Author), Brett Schneider (Author)

Sustainable, circular, up-to-date

Most modern buildings are built from diverse materials, but few confront their manifold composition as a question of both design and performance. This book takes a close look at a series of global building traditions and contemporary practices to uncover the possibilities and challenges of working with mixed materials. Visually stunning, color-coded drawings reveal the materials and construction for every project. Through case studies, design experiments and writings, the authors examine the opportunities of heterogeneous construction for contemporary, sustainable, circular, and culturally situated architecture. With contributions by Jeannette Kuo, Ajay Manthripragada, and Jesús Vassallo, and photography by Naho Kubota. Graphic design by Andrew LeClair.

• Richly illustrated case studies of lesserknown hybrid construction techniques
• Beautiful graphic design and unique spot color printing reveal the interrelationships of materials in construction
• In-depth essays that discuss the technical, cultural, and environmental implications of heterogeneous construction

Author Biography

Yasmin Vobis, architect and co-founder of
Ultramoderne. Prior to co-founding Ultramoderne, she practiced in the
offices of Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects, Guy Nordenson and Associates
Structural Engineers, and Steven Holl Architects. In addition, she has
taught at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Princeton University, Rhode
Island School of Design, the Cooper Union, Brown University and is
currently Assistant Professor in Architecture at UC Berkeley.

Aaron Forrest,
architect and co-founder of Ultramoderne. He practiced in New York with
Bernheimer Architecture and Guy Nordenson and Associates Structural
Engineers, and in Madrid with Ábalos & Herreros Arquitectos. In
addition to the practice, Aaron has extensive teaching experience,
having held appointments at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Rhode
Island School of Design, and University of Pennsylvania. He is currently
Associate Adjunct Professor of Architecture at UC Berkeley.

Brett Schneider,
practices as a structural engineer and is a Senior Associate at Guy
Nordenson and Associates. Schneider was previously an Associate
Professor of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design, now
currently Associate Professor of Architecture at the Rice University in
Houston TX."