Buildings should not only be functional but aesthetically
pleasing. This requires the use of decorative materials both on the
exterior and inside a building. Building decorative
materials reviews the range of materials available and their
potential applications.
The book begins by considering the main types of decorative
material and the physical, mechanical and other properties they
require. It then discusses types and potential uses of decorative
stone materials such as marble, granite, slate or gypsum. It
continues to discuss the ways cement and concrete can be used for
decorative effect, before considering the role of ceramics in such
areas as tiling. The following chapters review decorative glass for
windows or facades, metals and wood before assessing polymer
materials such as plastics and textiles. The final group of
chapters discuss coatings, including waterproofing materials,
multi-functional materials used for such purposes as soundproofing
and thermal insulation, and the use of more sustainable decorative
materials.
關於作者:
The principal editors
Yan Li and Shuxia Ren have coordinated a team of
authors who are leading experts involved in teaching the national
building decorative materials course in China.